Southern PromisevsCitra
Southern Promise and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Promise
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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
CitrusFloral
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityWoodyBerry
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Southern Promise | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–14.5% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.6–5.8% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–22% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 21–25% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |