Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Zenia
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionFruityPineMarmaladeGarlic
Property
| Property | Citra | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | - |
| Humulene | 7–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |