ZagravavsCTZ

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

Zagrava

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4–7%

Beta acid

8–12%

Total oil

2–3 mL

Ukraine

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 Zagrava

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick CTZ

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

HerbalSpicyFruityFloral

Only in CTZ

Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank

Property

PropertyZagravaCTZ
Alpha acid4–7%14.5–17%
Beta acid8–12%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone24–28%28–35%
Total oil2–3 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene30–50%45–55%
Humulene14–16%9–14%
Caryophyllene7–8%6–10%
Farnesene12–18%0–1%
OriginUkraineUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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