Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 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 Zythos
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloralGrapefruit
Only in Zythos
TangerinePineTropical
Only in Citra
PeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Zythos | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–12.5% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.7–6.2% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–31% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 14–23% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |