Citra is a special aroma hop variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company. It was released in 2007. Citra has fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of cohumulone content. The variety imparts interesting citrus and tropical fruit characters to beer.
Mild to medium-heavy, spicy, distinct piney aroma like a pine forest washed with exotic spice and infused with grapefruit. This alluring aroma and a high bittering value has gained this hop full respect from craft & major brewers. Cross between Petham Golding and USDA select male.
Used For: Strong bittering ability. Most beer styles from Pale Ales to Lagers
Substitutes:: Eroica, Galena,Cluster,Nugget, Bullion
Best known as a dry hop in Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA. Typical alpha: 10-12%. Still very new, it is gaining favor as an all purpose hop. 10 - 12%
