Green BulletvsCitra
Green Bullet and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Green Bullet
PineBlack currantPlumResinDried
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |