Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Lawton
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
| Property | Citra | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | - |
| Humulene | 7–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |