Citra Hop Pellets 1 oz: One of the most popular hop varieties among craft brewers, Citra hop pellets are a must-try for beer enthusiasts. Citra HBC 394 features a high alpha acid content, making it an excellent choice for imparting bitterness and flavor to your brew. Additionally, this hop has a low percentage of co-humulone, making it smoother and less harsh than other hop varieties.

Citra hops have a unique aroma profile that includes notes of grapefruit, melon, lime, gooseberry, passionfruit, and lychee. The hop variety was developed in the USA and has a parentage that includes Hallertau Mittelfrh, US Tettnang, Brewer’s Gold, East Kent Golding, and an unnamed varietal.

Key Stats on Citra Hop Pellets:

• Alpha Acid: 11-15%
• Beta Acid: 3-4.5%
• Co-humulone: 20-24%
• Total Oil: 1.5-3 mL/100g
• B-Pinene: 0.7-1% of total oil
• Myrcene: 60-70% of total oil
• Linalool: 0.6-0.9% of total oil
• Caryophyllene: 5-8% of total oil
• Farnesene: <1.0% of total oil
• Humulene: 7-12% of total oil
• Geraniol: 0.3-0.5% of total oil