Beverage
Citra
S tier
Citra is a modern superstar aroma hop packed with tropical fruit, lime, and passionfruit-leaning oils at high intensity—defining many twenty-first-century IPAs and pale ales. Alpha is substantial; a little dominates the nose. Proprietary release made it a craft-era icon. Late kettle, whirlpool, and heavy dry-hop for hazy and West Coast IPAs. Can overwhelm delicate malt bills—pair intentionally. Store cold; tropical oils are fragile.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Dry HopIPAPale AleWhirlpool
Traits
High ImpactIntenseIPA DefiningLimePassionfruitTropicalTropical Aroma
History
US
Citra was released and rapidly became a craft brewing phenomenon.
US
Single-hop and Citra-forward IPAs dominated craft menus.
Citra remained among the most demanded aroma hops worldwide.