CitravsJarrylo

Citra and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Citra

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–15%

Beta acid

3–4.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Citra

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Lime

Only in Citra

CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Only in Jarrylo

LemonOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Property

PropertyCitraJarrylo
Alpha acid10–15%15–17%
Beta acid3–4.5%6–7.5%
Co-humulone20–35%34–37%
Total oil1.5–3 mL3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene60–70%40–55%
Humulene7–13%15–18%
Caryophyllene5–8%8–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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