Hop Pellets, Domestic, Citra, 8 oz
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.
- Region: United States
- Alpha: 11 - 15%
- Beta: 3 - 4.5%
- Co-H: 20 - 24% of alpha acids
- Total Oil: 1.5 - 3 mL/100g
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Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, melon, lime, gooseberry, passion fruit and lychee.