CitravsFalconer's Flight
Citra (dual purpose) and Falconer's Flight (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Falconer's Flight
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.4–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Falconer's Flight
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitFloral
Only in Citra
CitrusPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Falconer's Flight
TropicalLemonPine
Property
| Property | Citra | Falconer's Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 20–29% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.4–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 43–62% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |