Zula
Alpha acid
8–14%
Beta acid
3.8–7%
Total oil
1.1–2 mL
Poland
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 Zula
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Zula
CleanTropicalFruity
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Zula | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–14% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–7% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |