HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 HBC 630
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in HBC 630
CherryHerbalRaspberryTropicalCandyFruity
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | HBC 630 | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |