Fantasia BlendvsCitra
Fantasia Blend and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 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 Fantasia Blend
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fantasia Blend
FruityCaramelCreamNobleStone fruit
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Fantasia Blend | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.3–6.5% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.25 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 60–70% |
| Humulene | - | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |