Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Triumph
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 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 Triumph
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPeachLime
Only in Citra
GrapefruitMelonFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Triumph
SpicyPineOrangeFruity
Property
| Property | Citra | Triumph |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 28–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |