Citra pellets 2025, 1 kg

Citra is probably the most popular strain among craft brewers. It has a distinct fruitiness with focus on citrus.

Common beer styles are IPA, NEIPA, modern American ale and lager.

Citras was developed by the Hop Breeding Company and has a heritage from five hop strains: US Tettnanger, Mittelfruh, East Kent Golding, Brewer’s Gold and one unknown strain. Launched in 2007 it's popularity has exploded and despite it's young age it is one of the most grown strains in the US today.

Aroma: Citrus, passion fruit, tropical fruits, grapefruit and lime.

Origin: USA

Typical values:
Alpha acid (correct alpha value is printed on the package): 13 - 15 %
Cohumulone: 22 - 24 %
Total oils: 1,5 - 3,0 ml / 100 g
Storage stability (alpha acids): Very Good, 75% alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20 °C
Possible replacements: Cascade, Mosaic, Summer, Simcoe