MouterevsCTZ

Moutere and CTZ are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 mL

New Zealand

CTZ

Dual purpose

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 Moutere

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick CTZ

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Moutere

TropicalGrapefruitPassion fruitHayEarthyPine

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Property

PropertyMoutereCTZ
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%14.5–17%
Beta acid8–10%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone24–28%28–35%
Total oil1.5–1.9 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene22–23%45–55%
Humulene15–16%9–14%
Caryophyllene5–6%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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