Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick HORT9909
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLime
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in HORT9909
HaySweetSpicyLemonNobleBlack currantPine
Property
| Property | Citra | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |