CitravsMandarina Bavaria
Citra and Mandarina Bavaria 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
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonResinHerbalTropical
Property
| Property | Citra | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |