Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Pekko
PleasantMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Property
| Property | Citra | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |