Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 mL
United Kingdom
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Yeoman
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
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 Yeoman
Noble
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Yeoman | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1.7–2.4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |