CitravsZamba Blend
Citra (dual purpose) and Zamba Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zamba Blend
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zamba Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Zamba Blend
MangoStone fruitOrangeTangerinePineapple
Property
| Property | Citra | Zamba Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–4% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |