Description

Origin: Washington, USA. Parentage includes Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnang, Brewers Gold, and East Kent Golding. Developed by the Hop Breeding Company of Yakima and released in 2007, Citra® remains highly sought after for its unique flavor characteristics and is now one of the most coveted aroma hops in the US.

Usage: Because of its distinctive and intense aromatics, Citra® is best in a late addition or dry hop capacity. Used as a single variety or in a blend, Citra® does well in American wheat beers, pale ales, IPAs, Belgianstyle ales, and has been known to complement Brettanomyces ferments.

Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Strongly tropical and lush with a host of fruit flavors
including peach, passionfruit, guava, lychee, lime and gooseberry.

Alpha Acid Range: 11.0 – 13.0%
Beta Acid Range: 3.5 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone as % of alpha: 22 – 24
Total oils mL/100 gr.: 2.2 – 2.8