Description
Citra is a high alpha Hallertauer hybrid. This hop imparts interesting citrus and tropical fruit characteristics to beer. Now the #1 hop grown in the US.
Citra Hops HBC 394 cv.
$1.75
Citra is a high alpha Hallertauer hybrid. This hop imparts interesting citrus and tropical fruit characters to beer.
Hop Qualities
Citra Hops HBC 394 cv. Flavor
Citra Brand is a registered trademark used with HBC 394 cv special aroma hop variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company (a joint venture between John I. Haas, Inc. and Select Botanicals Group, LLC). It was released in 2007. Citra Brand hops have fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of cohumulone content. Citra Brand hops imparts interesting citrus and tropical fruit characters to beer. (Reference)
Hop Growers of America Information
Citra is a special aroma hop variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company. It was released in 2008. Citra brand hops have fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of cohumulone content. Citra brand hops impart interesting citrus and tropical fruit characters to beer.- Acid Range (Alpha %)
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12–16% 12–16%
- Beta Range
- 3.5–4.5%
- Cohumulone
- 22–24% of alpha acids
- Total Oils
- 2.2–2.8 Mls. per 100 grams dried hops
- Myrcene
- 60–65% of total oils
- Caryophyllene
- 6–8% of total oils
- Humulene
- 11–13% of total oils
