Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick YQH-1380
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachLime
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitMelonFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in YQH-1380
PineappleGuavaOrange
Property
| Property | Citra | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |