Citra® was bred in 1990 from a cross of two unnamed hop plants and a third varietal by the Hop Breeding Company. Complex lineage of Hallertau, Tettnanger (US), Brewer's Gold, and East Kent Golding. Originally known as X-114. Expanded acreage began in 2007.
Citra® is one of the most sought after hops in the craft brewing industry. It is a wonderful hop for late hop additions: dry, whirlpool, etc.
| Alias | Citra® Brand HBC 394 cv |
| Profile | Intense citrus. Grapefruit, lime, gooseberry, passion fruit, and lychee. |
| Country | United States |
| Substitutes | Galaxy™, Mosaic®, Simcoe® |
| Pairs with | Cascade, Chinook, Galaxy™, Mosaic®, Simcoe® |
| Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Yield | 1400 - 1600 lbs/acre |
| Storage | Retains 75% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles | India Pale Ale, Pale Ale |
| Resistant | Downy mildew, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt |
| Susceptible | Aphid |
| Alpha Acid | 11.0 - 13.5% |
| Beta Acid | 3.5 - 4.5% |
| Cohumulone | 1.5 - 2.8 ml/100g |
| Total Oil | 22.0 - 24.0% |
| Myrcene | 60.0 - 70.0% |
| Humulene | 7.0 - 12.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 5.0 - 8.0% |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% |
| Linalool | 0.6 - 0.9% |
| B-Pinene | 0.7 - 1.0% |
| Geraniol | 0.3 - 0.5% |
| Growth Rate | Medium to high |
| Cones | Medium size with tight density |
| Maturity | Middle |
| Ease of Harvest | Easy to moderate |