Southern StarvsCitra
Southern Star and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Star
Alpha acid
12–18.6%
Beta acid
4–7.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.7 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 Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Citra
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusPassion fruit
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryPineappleTangerineTropicalPearCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryLychee
Property
| Property | Southern Star | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.6% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–31% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.7 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–38% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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