CitravsNugget

Citra and Nugget 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

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Citra

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Nugget

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusLychee

Only in Citra

GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruit

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyCitraNugget
Alpha acid10–15%9.5–16%
Beta acid3–4.5%3–5.8%
Co-humulone20–35%22–30%
Total oil1.5–3 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene60–70%48–59%
Humulene7–13%12–22%
Caryophyllene5–8%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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