Nobility BlendvsCitra
Nobility Blend and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | - | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |