El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 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 El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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