Sultana (Denali)vsCitra
Sultana (Denali) and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–7%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 Sultana (Denali)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Sultana (Denali)
PineapplePineSpicyLemonTropical
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Sultana (Denali) | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–7% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 15–17% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |