CitravsPacific Crest
Citra (dual purpose) and Pacific Crest (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Pacific Crest
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Pacific Crest
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassySpicyHerbalPine
Property
| Property | Citra | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 27% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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