CitravsCluster Fugget Blend
Citra and Cluster Fugget Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Cluster Fugget Blend
Alpha acid
8–8.2%
Beta acid
4–4.2%
Total oil
0.9–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster Fugget Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Cluster Fugget Blend
EarthyWoodyGrassySpicy
Property
| Property | Citra | Cluster Fugget Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 8–8.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 30–37% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.9–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 26–27% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 27–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 11–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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