Citra is an aroma variety that was released in 2007 by Hop Breeding Co. Ltd., a joint venture between John I. Haas, Inc. and Yakima Chief Inc. Citra has fairly high alpha acids and total oils, and it imparts a distinctive citrus character to beer.

Vital Stats:

Alpha Acids 11 – 13%

Cohumulone (% of alpha acids) 22 – 24%

Possible Substiutions:  none