Kazbek
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Czech Republic
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 Kazbek
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Kazbek
SpicyLemon
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Kazbek | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |