Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 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 Loral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Citra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Loral
Black currantDarkFruity
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Loral | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |