Styrian EaglevsCTZ

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

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Styrian Eagle

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick CTZ

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currant

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaPinePeach

Only in CTZ

LicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Property

PropertyStyrian EagleCTZ
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%14.5–17%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone20–23%28–35%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene52–60%45–55%
Humulene0–2.5%9–14%
Caryophyllene4–7%6–10%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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