Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Multihead
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPeach
Only in Citra
GrapefruitMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Multihead
Tropical
Property
| Property | Citra | Multihead |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 45% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |