Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick X13459
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPeachFloral
Only in Citra
GrapefruitMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in X13459
TropicalStrawberry
Property
| Property | Citra | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | - |
| Humulene | 7–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |