Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Belma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitMelon
Only in Citra
PeachLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Belma
OrangeStrawberryPineappleBerryTropical
Property
| Property | Citra | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon