Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
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 Gemini
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 Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Property
| Property | Citra | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 6–10.4% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–4.28% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 31–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 32–33% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |