Citra

Beer styles: all American style ales 

Origin: Citra is a new special aroma variety released in 2007 with high alpha content and low co-humulone level

Agronomics: 1600-1800 kg/ha, large cones

Alpha acids: 11.0-14.0 %

Beta acids: 3.0-5.0 %

Co-humulone: 22-24 % of alpha acids

Total oil: 2.2-2.8 ml / 100 grams

Aroma: strong citrusy, tropical fruit aroma

Myrcene: 50-65 % of whole oil

Caryophyllene: 6-8 % of whole oil

Humulene: 11-15 % of whole oil

Farnesene: <1 % of whole oil

Brewing characteristic: high alpha hops with special aroma profile

Recommended use and hopping: as pellets type 90 or leaf hops, first or second hopping, dry hopping