Citra® Hop Profile

Citra® is one of the defining hops of modern craft brewing, renowned for its vibrant, fruit-forward character and high oil content.

Flavour & Aroma

• Intense citrus (lime, grapefruit, orange)
• Tropical fruit (mango, passionfruit, lychee)
• Subtle stone fruit and floral notes

Citra® is widely used across:

• Pale Ales
• IPAs and DIPAs
• NEIPAs and heavily dry hopped styles

Its expressive oil profile makes it ideal for late additions and dry hopping — applications where PRYSMA® excels.

What is PRYSMA®?

PRYSMA® is a flowable liquid hop flavour platform developed by BarthHaas®, built on a 100% hop-derived emulsification system.

This patented technology allows hop oils to:

• Fully disperse in beer
• Remain stable in suspension
• Deliver immediate and long-lasting flavour

Unlike conventional liquid hop products, PRYSMA® contains:

• No synthetic carriers
• No added solvents
• No non-hop-derived emulsifiers

This enables brewers to work with a product that remains entirely rooted in traditional hop ingredients while delivering modern performance.

Why Use PRYSMA®?

PRYSMA® has been developed to address the limitations of both pellets and traditional hop extracts.

Efficiency & Yield

• 20g PRYSMA® ≈ 100g pellets
• Reduced beer loss from hop absorption
• Full utilisation of hop oils

Performance

• Instant dispersion — no pre-mixing required
• Stable flavour and aroma over time
• No risk of hop creep

Control

• Precise, repeatable dosing
• Consistent results batch to batch
• Ability to fine-tune flavour late in the process

Because PRYSMA® keeps hop oils fully dispersed, flavour is delivered faster and more efficiently, with long-lasting stability in the finished beer.

PRYSMA® vs Traditional Hopping

Pellet hops remain the backbone of brewing, but they naturally introduce:

• Vegetal matter
• Absorption losses
• Variability in oil extraction

PRYSMA® offers a complementary approach:

• Significantly reduced material usage
• Cleaner flavour expression
• Improved process efficiency

Many brewers choose to use PRYSMA® alongside pellets to balance intensity and complexity.

PRYSMA® and Modern Liquid Hops

BarthHaas® has been at the forefront of liquid hop innovation, with products designed for different applications.

• SPECTRUM – a liquid hop pellet format designed to replicate dry hopping
• PRYSMA® – a fully emulsified flavour platform for maximum dispersion and flexibility

PRYSMA® is particularly effective when:

• Fast flavour impact is required
• Late-stage adjustments are needed
• Process efficiency and consistency are priorities

How to Use PRYSMA® (20g Pouch)

PRYSMA® is designed for flavour and aroma additions, not bittering.

Whirlpool / Late Kettle

• Add directly to the whirlpool
• Use 1 x 20g pouch to replace ~100g pellets

Dry Hop Replacement

• Add to fermenter or conditioning vessel
• Ensure good mixing

👉 1 pouch provides a direct, efficient replacement for a typical dry hop charge

Advanced Applications

PRYSMA® can also be used:

• During fermentation
• In conditioning
• Post-fermentation or post-filtration

This allows brewers to adjust and refine hop character later in the process, offering a level of control not possible with traditional hopping methods.

What to Expect in Your Beer

• Clean, saturated hop flavour
• Reduced harshness and vegetal character
• Improved yield and reduced losses
• Consistent, repeatable results

PRYSMA® delivers the full impact of Citra® with less waste and greater control.

About BarthHaas®

BarthHaas® is the world’s leading hop supplier, with a history dating back over 225 years. Combining deep agricultural expertise with cutting-edge research and development, BarthHaas® continues to lead innovation in hop products and brewing solutions.

From traditional hop varieties to advanced products like PRYSMA®, BarthHaas® is dedicated to helping brewers achieve:

• Greater consistency
• Improved efficiency
• Exceptional flavour outcomes

Key Features at a Glance

• 100% hop-derived liquid hop product
• No synthetic carriers or emulsifiers
• Fully dispersible for maximum flavour delivery
• 20g pouch replaces approx. 100g pellets
• Ideal for whirlpool and dry hopping

For more help and guidance on using advanced hop products, check out The Malt Miller Help Centre or subscribe to The Malt Miller YouTube channel for brewing tips, product insights and tutorials.