Phoenix
Alpha acid
8–13.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–3 mL
United Kingdom
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 Phoenix
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 Phoenix
MolassesChocolateSpicyFloralPine
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Phoenix | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–13.5% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–33% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–3 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–25% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |