Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zenith
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Zenith
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Property
| Property | Citra | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 25% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 51–53% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 18–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |