Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zythos
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitFloral
Only in Citra
PeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Zythos
TangerinePineTropical
Property
| Property | Citra | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |