Citra Hops
Citra® HBC 394 c.v. Hop Profile
Citra®, the reigning superstar of the hop world in acreage and crowned #1 in our Top 10 Hops list. Developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2007, Citra's journey paralleled the rise of craft beer and revolutionized hop flavor in many beer styles, especially IPAs. Citra® is celebrated by brewers for its incomparable, citrus and sweet fruit flavor and aroma. Known for high geraniol content, which is biotransformed by yeast into citronellol — a highly sought-after aroma compound in fruit-forward beer styles. Citra® is strong enough to carry a beer on its own yet pairs well with most varieties, not limited to Mosaic®, Galaxy®, Amarillo® and Dolcita™. A foundational, flavorful hop with universal utility and appeal.
EXAMPLES OF BEERS BREWED WITH CITRA® HOPS
Hazy Little Thing - Sierra Nevada: Brewers at Sierra Nevada use Citra, Mosaic, Magnum, Simcoe, and El Dorado together to achieve their fruit-forward flagship hazy.
Lush IPA - Fremont Brewing: Brewers at Fremont use Citra and Mosaic together to achieve the perfect tropical treat.
CITRA® HOP SUBSTITUTIONS
Citra being our current superstar of the world, carries lots of citrus, and sweet fruit characteristics that some say may be hard to beat. Galaxy®, Mandarina Bavaria, and Centennial all carry similar profiles, making them the suitable substitutions for Citra.
Updated Dec. 2025
