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Citra 1lb.

Citra 1lb.

$33.00

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A new, moderately-high acid cross between Hallertau Mittelfruh, U.S. Tettnanger, Bavarian, Brewers Gold and E.K. Golding. Very fruity - specifically: Citrus, peach, apricot, passion fruit, grapefruit, lime, melon, gooseberry, lychee fruit, pineapple, mango, papaya and other tropical fruit flavors and aromas. Used in Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA and strong American and Belgian ales

 

Pedigree

Comprised of Hallertau Mittelfrüh, US Tettnang, Brewer's Gold and East Kent Golding

Brewing Usage

Aroma

Aroma

Strong citrus and tropical tones of grapefruit, melon, lime, gooseberry, passion fruit and lychee

Typical Beer Styles

  • IPA

Additional Information

 Developed by the Hop Breeding Company and released in 2007.

Storage Stability

~75% alpha remaining after 6 months

Alpha Acids

11.0 - 13.0%

Beta Acids

3.5 - 4.5%

Co-Humulone

22 - 24%

Total Oil

2.2 - 2.8 mL / 100g

Myrcene

60 - 65% of total oil

Humulene

11 - 13% of total oil

Caryophyllene

6 - 8% of total oil

Farnesene

< 1% of total oil

General Trade Perception

One of the most popular new varieties, known for its intense flavor and aroma characteristics