Mandarina BavariavsCitra
Mandarina Bavaria and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- 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 Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonResinHerbalTropical
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |