Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Dr. Rudi
Alpha acid
10–12%
Beta acid
7–8.5%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
New Zealand
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 Dr. Rudi
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Dr. Rudi
ResinPineLemongrass
Property
| Property | Citra | Dr. Rudi |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 10–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 7–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 36–39% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.3–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 28–30% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 33–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |