CitravsYeoman

Citra and Yeoman 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

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Citra

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Citra

GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Only in Yeoman

Noble

Property

PropertyCitraYeoman
Alpha acid10–15%12–16%
Beta acid3–4.5%4–5%
Co-humulone20–35%25%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene60–70%47–49%
Humulene7–13%19–21%
Caryophyllene5–8%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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