Topaz
Alpha acid
13.7–20.1%
Beta acid
4.9–7.9%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
Australia
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 Topaz
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick CTZ
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Topaz
LycheeCloveResinGrassyTropicalPinePassion fruit
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Topaz | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.7–20.1% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–7.9% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 47–53% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2.2 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 18–56% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–16% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |