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
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Sticky Fingers Blend
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
| Property | Citra | Sticky Fingers Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 11.92% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4.59% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 28–29% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | - |
| Humulene | 7–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |