Green BulletvsCTZ
Green Bullet and CTZ are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
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 Green Bullet
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Green Bullet
PinePlumResinDriedFloral
Only in CTZ
LicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |