TomahawkvsCTZ

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

Tomahawk

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 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

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurry

Only in Tomahawk

Onion

Only in CTZ

CannabisDank

Property

PropertyTomahawkCTZ
Alpha acid15–17.5%14.5–17%
Beta acid4.5–6%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone28–35%28–35%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%45–55%
Humulene9–14%9–14%
Caryophyllene6–10%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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