Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Stirling
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicy
Property
| Property | Citra | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |