Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 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 Northdown
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
- 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 Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Northdown | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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