CitravsLawton

Citra (dual purpose) and Lawton (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Citra

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–15%

Beta acid

3–4.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Lawton

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–4%

Beta acid

3–3.2%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Citra

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Lawton

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Citra

CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Only in Lawton

PungentWoodyEarthyDank

Property

PropertyCitraLawton
Alpha acid10–15%3.5–4%
Beta acid3–4.5%3–3.2%
Co-humulone20–35%-
Total oil1.5–3 mL-
Myrcene60–70%-
Humulene7–13%-
Caryophyllene5–8%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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