Citra was developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2007. Citra® Brand HBC 394 features fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of co-humulone. It is tolerant to downy mildew and powdery mildew with good pickability of dense, medium sized cones. Comprised of Hallertau Mittelfrüh, US Tettnang, Brewer's Gold and East Kent Golding.
Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, melon, lime, gooseberry, passion fruit and lychee
Possible substitutions include Azacca or Meridian
| Alpha Acid | 11 - 15% |
| Beta Acid | 3 - 4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20 - 24% |
| Total Oil | 1.5 - 3 mL/100g |
| B-Pinene | 0.7 - 1% of total oil |
| Myrcene | 60 - 70% of total oil |
| Linalool | 0.6 - 0.9% of total oil |
| Caryophyllene | 5 - 8% of total oil |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% of total oil |
| Humulene | 7 - 12% of total oil |
| Geraniol | 0.3 - 0.5% of total oil |
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