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Citra
United States
Aroma & dry hop Description
One of the most popular American hop varieties, Citra is known for its intense citrus and tropical fruit character. Developed by the Hop Breeding Company and released in 2007, it has become a cornerstone of modern American IPAs and is prized for its clean, vibrant fruit-forward aroma.
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid Range
11% – 13%
Beta Acid Range
3.5% – 4.5%
Aroma Profile
Common Pairings
IPAs Featuring Citra
Focal Banger
The Alchemist
American IPA · 7% ABV ·60 IBU
Heady Topper
The Alchemist
Imperial IPA · 8% ABV ·75 IBU
Two Hearted Ale
Bell's Brewery
American IPA · 7% ABV ·55 IBU
Jai Alai
Cigar City Brewing
American IPA · 7.5% ABV ·70 IBU
Fresh Squeezed IPA
Deschutes Brewery
American IPA · 6.4% ABV ·60 IBU
Space Dust
Elysian Brewing Company
American IPA · 8.2% ABV ·73 IBU
All Day IPA
Founders Brewing Company
Session IPA · 4.7% ABV ·42 IBU
Hop Bullet
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Imperial IPA · 8% ABV ·65 IBU
Enjoy By IPA
Stone Brewing
Imperial IPA · 9.4% ABV ·90 IBU
King Sue
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
Imperial IPA · 7.8% ABV ·85 IBU
Pseudo Sue
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
American Pale Ale · 5.8% ABV ·50 IBU
Haze
Tree House Brewing Company
New England IPA · 8.2% ABV ·70 IBU
Julius
Tree House Brewing Company
New England IPA · 6.8% ABV ·65 IBU