Vital
Alpha acid
9–16%
Beta acid
6–11%
Total oil
1.1–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vital
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vital
PlumLavenderSpicyLicorice
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Vital | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–16% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 6–11% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–26% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 2–5% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |