LumberjackvsCTZ
Lumberjack and CTZ are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Lumberjack
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Lumberjack
MelonSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Lumberjack | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | - | 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 | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |