CitravsSouthern Promise
Citra and Southern Promise 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 Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
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 Promise
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityWoodyBerry
Property
| Property | Citra | Southern Promise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 9.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3.6–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 20–22% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 21–25% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |