Description
This hop variety was released by the Hop Breeding Company in 2008. Citra® brand HBC 394 cv. hop variety originated from a cross between Hallertauer Mittelfrueh and a father derived from U.S. Tettnang.
Now one of the most coveted high-impact aroma hops in the US, particularly among craft brewers, it boasts a complex lineage that includes the likes of Hallertau Mittelfrüh (father), Tettnanger (US), Brewer’s Gold and East Kent Golding.
Gene Probasco is credited with having first bred Citra in 1990. After trialing the new variety with iconic craft breweries Deschutes, Sierra Nevada and others, commercial acreage was significantly expanded in the lead up to its official release.
Citra, as the name implies, has a strong citrusy profile. This is largely credited to its very high myrcene content. It has an extraordinary flavour profile of grapefruit, lime and tropical fruits but despite its high alphas, brewers often warn against its use for bittering, which is considered by some to be harsh and undesirable.
Pure Hop Pellet Technical Data Sheet
Style Guide
- India Pale Ale, American Ales, Amber
If you’re looking for a recipe that features Citra then check out Jo’s Citra Smash
KEY FLAVOURS
- Mango
- Blackberry
- Grapefruit
- Gooseberry
- Pineapple
Aroma
Citrus, grapefruit, lime, tropical fruits, harsh bitterness
ANCESTRY
50% Hallertau, 25% US Tettnang,
Typical Analytical Range
- CULTIVATION AREA United States
- ALPHA-ACIDS* 11 – 13 %
- BETA-ACIDS 3 – 4.5 %
- TOTAL OIL 2.2 – 2.8 ml/100g
- MYRCENE 60.99 – 65.99 %
- CARYOPHYLLENE (% OF TOTAL OIL) 5.81 – 7.31 %
- FARNESEN (% OF TOTAL OIL) 0.03 – 0.53 %
- LINALOOL 0.66 – 0.81 %
- GERANIOL (% OF TOTAL OIL) 0.26 – 0.36 %
- SUM OF TERPENE ALCOHOLS AND ESTERS (% OF TOTAL OIL) 2.09 %
- KETONE (% OF TOTAL OIL) 1.12 – 1.12 %
- ISOBUTYRATE (% OF TOTAL OIL) 0.53 – 0.53 %
- THIOLS (µG/KG) 28.74 – 28.74
*Alpha acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe, by spectrophotometry (ASBC Hops-6) in the USA. Oil composition is determined by gas chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.12).
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