Yakima GoldvsCTZ
Yakima Gold and CTZ are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yakima Gold
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
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 Yakima Gold
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Yakima Gold
SmoothGrapefruitLemon
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Yakima Gold | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–8% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |