Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Topaz
Alpha acid
13.7–20.1%
Beta acid
4.9–7.9%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
Australia
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 Topaz
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruitLychee
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberry
Only in Topaz
CloveResinGrassyTropicalPine
Property
| Property | Citra | Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 13.7–20.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4.9–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 47–53% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.3–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 18–56% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 8–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |