CitravsSouthern Dawn
Citra and Southern Dawn 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 Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruityHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Citra | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–10% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |