Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyTropical
Only in Citra
PeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Azacca | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–45% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 46–55% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 14–18% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |