CitravsMount Rainier
Citra and Mount Rainier 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
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Rainier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicoriceSpicy
Property
| Property | Citra | Mount Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 5–9.4% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 5–9.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 21–34% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.2–3.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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