What do you do when you are unable to find Citra hops online or at your favourite homebrew shop? Fear not as you can easily substitute Citra hops with the below hop varieties with great results.
Also Known As | Citra® Brand HBC 394 cv |
Characteristics | Citrus, grapefruit, lime, tropical fruits, harsh bitterness |
Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
Alpha Acid Composition | 10%-15% |
Beta Acid Composition | 3%-4.5% |
Co-Humulone Composition | 20%-35% |
Country | US |
Cone Size | Medium |
Cone Density | Tight |
Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
Yield Amount | 1600-1800 kg/hectare (1400-1600 lbs/acre) |
Growth Rate | Medium to high |
Resistant to | Downy mildew, powdery mildew and verticillium wilt |
Susceptible to | Aphids |
Storability | Retains 75% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
Ease of Harvest | Easy to moderate |
Total Oil Composition | 1.5-3 mL/100g |
Myrcene Oil Composition | 60%-70% |
Humulene Oil Composition | 7%-12% |
Caryophyllene Oil | 5%-8% |
Farnesene Oil | 1% |