CitravsSouthern Cross
Citra and Southern Cross 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
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLime
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Southern Cross
LemonPineSpicyTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Citra | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |