CitravsMoutere

Citra and Moutere 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

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Citra

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Moutere

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitPassion fruit

Only in Citra

CitrusPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryLychee

Only in Moutere

TropicalHayEarthyPine

Property

PropertyCitraMoutere
Alpha acid10–15%17.5–19.5%
Beta acid3–4.5%8–10%
Co-humulone20–35%24–28%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene60–70%22–23%
Humulene7–13%15–16%
Caryophyllene5–8%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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