CitravsEmerald Spire
Citra and Emerald Spire 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
Emerald Spire
Alpha acid
8.6–13%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Emerald Spire
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachMelon
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Emerald Spire
FruityWhiteGrapesWatermelonBubbleHoneydew
Property
| Property | Citra | Emerald Spire |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 8.6–13% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 38–39% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 36–37% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |