Brewing
Citra ® - 100g
$13.50
Citra is a very popular American hop with a strong citrus character combined with tropical fruit. Although it is a relatively high alpha hop it is not often used as a bittering addition as it is considered to provide a harsh bitterness.
It is well suited to Pale Ales, APA, and IPA and is prominent in Panhead's very popular Supercharger along with Simcoe and Centennial.
| Characteristics | Citrus, grapefruit, lime, tropical fruits, harsh bitterness |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 10%-15% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 3%-4.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 20%-35% |
| Country | US |
| Cone Size | Medium |
| Cone Density | Tight |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
| Yield Amount | 1600-1800 kg/hectare (1400-1600 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Medium to high |
| Resistant to | Downy mildew, powdery mildew and verticillium wilt |
| Susceptible to | Aphids |
| Storability | Retains 75% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Easy to moderate |
| Total Oil Composition | 1.5-3 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 60%-70% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 7%-12% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 5%-8% |
| Farnesene Oil | < 1% |
| Substitutes | Simcoe®, Cascade (US), Centennial, Mosaic® |
| Style Guide | India Pale Ale, American Ales, Amber |