CitravsSticky Fingers Blend

Citra and Sticky Fingers Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Citra

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–15%

Beta acid

3–4.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Citra

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Citra

CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruityEarthySpicyDank

Property

PropertyCitraSticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid10–15%11.92%
Beta acid3–4.5%4.59%
Co-humulone20–35%28–29%
Total oil1.5–3 mL-
Myrcene60–70%-
Humulene7–13%-
Caryophyllene5–8%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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