Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Columbia
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Columbia
PineappleLemonNoblePungent
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Columbia | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |