Sitiva BlendvsCTZ
Sitiva Blend (aroma) and CTZ (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Sitiva Blend
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |