Citra®
Citra®
is a hop variety originating from
the #United States
and is grown in
the #United States
today.
It's usually considered
an
aroma
hop variety.
Citra® hops are also known as Hop Breeding Company 394.
The Citra® hop plant produces
cones of medium size with tight density. Typical yield is approx. 1600 - 1800 kgs per ha or
1430 - 1600 lbs per acre.
The flavour and aroma profile of Citra® hops is often described as
#Fruity
, #Citrus
and
#Tropical Fruit.
Citra® hops are also referenced as HBC 394 by the breeder.
IHGC references Citra® hops as CIT or CT
and classifies it as
a
aroma hop variety.
Citra® hops are protected by patent in the
#United States.
Possible subsititutes for Citra® include
#Amarillo®
, #Cascade
, #Centennial
, #Mosaic®
and
#Simcoe®
.
Typical beers brewed with Citra® hops include
#India Pale Ale (IPA)
,
#Pale Ale
and
#Ale
style beers.