Falconer's Flight 7CSvsCitra
Falconer's Flight 7CS and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Falconer's Flight 7CS
Alpha acid
9–10.5%
Beta acid
4.7–5.1%
Total oil
1.3–2 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 Falconer's Flight 7CS
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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 Falconer's Flight 7CS
FruitySpicyEarthy
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Falconer's Flight 7CS | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10.5% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–5.1% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 48% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 13–18% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |