Citra Hop Pellets 100g Vacuum Packed Hops
Citra® is a versatile hop that can enhance any beer with its fruity and citrusy aromas and flavours. It has a high alpha acid content, but it is best used for late additions or dry hopping to avoid harsh bitterness. Citra® can impart notes of mango, blackberry, grapefruit, gooseberry, and pineapple to your brew, making it ideal for IPAs, American Ales, and Ambers. Whether you want a tropical punch or a refreshing zest, Citra® can deliver it all!
Citra® hop pellets, a versatile hop variety used in brewing.
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the stated harvest year and alpha acid content; however, variations may occur in the product received.
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Citra® Hop Overview:
- Variety: Citra®
- Form: T90 Pellets (Type 90 pellets)
- Weight: 100g
- Alpha Acid Content: 13.10%
- Harvest: 2024
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Characteristics:
- Flavour and Aroma: Citra® does it all! It offers tropical, citrus, and dank notes.
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Usage:
- Bittering: While it has high alphas, brewers often avoid using it for bittering due to potential harshness.
- Late Additions: Citra® shines in whirlpool and dry hopping.
- Beer Styles: Ideal for India Pale Ales (IPAs), American Ales, and Amber beers.
- Flavour Profile: Mango, blackberry, grapefruit, gooseberry, and pineapple.
- Aroma: Citrus, grapefruit, lime, and tropical fruits.
- Ancestry: A complex lineage including Hallertau Mittelfrüh , Tettnanger (US), Brewer’s Gold, and East Kent Golding.
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Quality Assurance:
- Vacuum-packed for maximum flavour preservation.
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Recipe Recommendation:
- Try a Citra® Smash recipe for a single-hop showcase.
- Pair it with other hops like Centennial, Chinook, Simcoe, Cascade, and Amarillo.
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Technical Data:
- Alpha Acids: 11% - 13%
- Beta Acids: 3% - 4.5%
- Total Oil: 2.2 ml/100g - 2.8 ml/100g
- Myrcene: 60.99% - 65.99%
- Caryophyllene: 5.81% - 7.31%
- Linalool: 0.66% - 0.81%
- Geraniol: 0.26% - 0.36%
Citra® hops continue to be a favourite among craft brewers, adding vibrant citrus and tropical notes to their brews
