SimcoevsCTZ

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

Simcoe

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–15%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–3.2 mL

United States

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 Simcoe

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Property

PropertySimcoeCTZ
Alpha acid11–15%14.5–17%
Beta acid3–5%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone15–21%28–35%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene40–50%45–55%
Humulene15–20%9–14%
Caryophyllene8–14%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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