CitravsNobility Blend
Citra and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Property
| Property | Citra | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |