CitravsMarynka

Citra and Marynka 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

Marynka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–12%

Beta acid

10–13%

Total oil

1.8–3.3 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Citra

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Marynka

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusGrapefruit

Only in Citra

PeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Only in Marynka

HayLicoriceLemonAniseEarthyHerbal

Property

PropertyCitraMarynka
Alpha acid10–15%7.5–12%
Beta acid3–4.5%10–13%
Co-humulone20–35%26–33%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1.8–3.3 mL
Myrcene60–70%28–31%
Humulene7–13%33–36%
Caryophyllene5–8%10–13%
Farnesene0–1%1–3%
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

Related comparisons