CitravsGreen Bullet
Citra and Green Bullet 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
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Green Bullet
PineBlack currantPlumResinDried
Property
| Property | Citra | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |