Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Lawton
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Dank
Only in Lawton
PungentWoodyEarthy
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabis
Property
| Property | Lawton | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.2% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |