Citra is an aroma variety that was released in 2007 by Hop Breeding Co. Ltd., a joint venture between John I. Haas, Inc. and Yakima Chief Inc. It has fairly high alpha acids and total oils, and it imparts a distinctive citrus character to beer.
Alpha Acids 11 - 13
Beta Acids 3.5 - 4.5
Cohumulone (% of alpha acids) 22 - 24%
Total Oils (Mls. per 100 grams dried hops) 2.2 - 2.8
Myrcene (as % of total oils) 60 - 65%
Caryophyllene (as % of total oils) 6.0 - 8.0%
Humulene (as % of total oils) 11 - 13%
Farnesene (as % of total oils) 0.0%
