TaihekevsCTZ

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

Taiheke

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–9%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

New Zealand

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 Taiheke

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick CTZ

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Taiheke

TropicalGrapefruitLemonLimeFloralSpicy

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank

Property

PropertyTaihekeCTZ
Alpha acid5–9%14.5–17%
Beta acid5–5.5%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone33–40%28–35%
Total oil1–1.5 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene50–60%45–55%
Humulene10–20%9–14%
Caryophyllene5–10%6–10%
Farnesene0–5%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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