Citra Hops
Alpha Acids (%)
11.3 - 14.0
Description
An American hop with interesting flavors: grapefruit, lime, and lychee. It also has fairly high concentrations of alpha-acids. Citra is a relatively new hop variety derived from Hallertau, Brewer's Gold, Goldings, and others.
Possible Substitutes
Chemical Composition
Alpha Acids: | 11.3 - 14.0 | % |
Beta Acids: | 3.6 - 3.9 | % |
Alpha:Beta Ratio: | 3.4 | |
Cohumulone: | 21 - 24 | (% alpha-acids) |
Essential Oils: | 0.7 - 1.0 | % |
Myrcene: | 60 - 70 | (% essential oils) |
Caryophyllene: | 5 - 8 | (% essential oils) |
Humulene: | 7 - 12 | (% essential oils) |
Farnesene: | 0 - 1 | (% essential oils) |
All chemical composition values from [1].
References
- "Hop Variety Guide." Yakima Chief, Incorporated. n.d. Web. 31 December 2013. ‹http://yakimachief.com/index.php/varieties/›.