Buzz BulletsvsCitra
Buzz Bullets and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Buzz Bullets
Alpha acid
8–10%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
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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 Buzz Bullets
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Buzz Bullets
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Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Buzz Bullets | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 60–70% |
| Humulene | - | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |