CitravsZagrava

Citra and Zagrava 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

Zagrava

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4–7%

Beta acid

8–12%

Total oil

2–3 mL

Ukraine

Key differences

When to pick Citra

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Zagrava

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Citra

CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Only in Zagrava

HerbalSpicyFruity

Property

PropertyCitraZagrava
Alpha acid10–15%4–7%
Beta acid3–4.5%8–12%
Co-humulone20–35%24–28%
Total oil1.5–3 mL2–3 mL
Myrcene60–70%30–50%
Humulene7–13%14–16%
Caryophyllene5–8%7–8%
Farnesene0–1%12–18%
OriginUnited StatesUkraine
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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