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Citra

Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus5
  • Tropical fruit4
  • Stone fruit2
  • Pine and resin2
  • Berry1
  • Floral1
Alpha acid
10.0–16.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
2.7–4.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
3.6 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
22%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
2.0 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Citra

Common questions

What can I substitute for Citra?
Azacca, Trident, and Pacific Sunrise — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Citra taste like?
Citrus-forward, with tropical fruit and stone fruit.
What is Citra's alpha acid?
10.0–16.0%
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