Mount RainiervsCTZ
Mount Rainier and CTZ are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
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 Mount Rainier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LicoriceCitrus
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleFloralSpicy
Only in CTZ
Black currantCurryCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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