CitravsHallertau Taurus
Citra and Hallertau Taurus 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
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
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 Hallertau Taurus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaSpicyPepperCurryEarthy
Property
| Property | Citra | Hallertau Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 12–17.9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.9–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 30–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 7–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Hallertau Tradition