Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Epic
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Epic
FruityBerryHerbal
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Epic | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 1.7–2.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–33% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 11–12% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 41–43% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–2% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |