Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
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 Tillicum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Tillicum
Stone fruit
Only in CTZ
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Property
| Property | Tillicum | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–15.5% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 9.5–11.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 13–15% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |