2024 US Citra® T90 Hop Pellets
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US Citra Hop Profile
Origin:
United States (Yakima Valley)
Released in 2008 by the Hop Breeding Company (HBC)
United States (Yakima Valley)
Released in 2008 by the Hop Breeding Company (HBC)
Type:
Aroma and flavor hop, often used for late addition and dry hopping
Aroma and flavor hop, often used for late addition and dry hopping
Typical Alpha Acids:
11–13%
Beta Acids:
3–4.5%
3–4.5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
Citrus: Grapefruit, lime, orange
Tropical Fruit: Passionfruit, mango, lychee
Floral: Light floral undertones
Melon: Subtle melon sweetness
Citrus: Grapefruit, lime, orange
Tropical Fruit: Passionfruit, mango, lychee
Floral: Light floral undertones
Melon: Subtle melon sweetness
Brewing Characteristics:
Citra is known for its intense, juicy citrus and tropical fruit aroma and flavor. It provides a bold, fruity punch that works exceptionally well in late additions and dry hopping. It shines in hop-forward beer styles and is prized for its ability to enhance aroma without adding harsh bitterness.
Citra is known for its intense, juicy citrus and tropical fruit aroma and flavor. It provides a bold, fruity punch that works exceptionally well in late additions and dry hopping. It shines in hop-forward beer styles and is prized for its ability to enhance aroma without adding harsh bitterness.
Best Beer Styles:
IPA, Pale Ale, Hazy/Juicy IPA, American Ales, Fruit-forward Session Beers
IPA, Pale Ale, Hazy/Juicy IPA, American Ales, Fruit-forward Session Beers
Substitutes:
Mosaic (more pine and berry), Amarillo (more orange citrus), Simcoe (earthier with pine)
Mosaic (more pine and berry), Amarillo (more orange citrus), Simcoe (earthier with pine)
Fun Fact:
Citra quickly became one of the most popular and sought-after hops in North American craft brewing due to its vibrant fruit-forward character and versatility in a wide range of beer styles.
Citra quickly became one of the most popular and sought-after hops in North American craft brewing due to its vibrant fruit-forward character and versatility in a wide range of beer styles.