Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
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 Zenith
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Zenith
Floral
Only in CTZ
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Property
| Property | Zenith | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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