CitravsWild Wolf

Citra and Wild Wolf 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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Citra

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Wild Wolf

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Citra

CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Property

PropertyCitraWild Wolf
Alpha acid10–15%8.25%
Beta acid3–4.5%5.88%
Co-humulone20–35%-
Total oil1.5–3 mL-
Myrcene60–70%-
Humulene7–13%-
Caryophyllene5–8%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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