Citra Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Citra hops are one of the most widely used hop varieties in modern craft brewing thanks to their intense tropical fruit aroma and bright citrus flavor. Developed in the United States and grown primarily in Washington’s Yakima Valley, Citra has become a defining hop for juicy and hazy IPA styles.

Brewers often describe Citra as producing bold notes of mango, passionfruit, lime, grapefruit, and stone fruit with subtle floral undertones. This expressive hop profile makes it ideal for beers where strong hop aroma and fruit-forward flavor are desired.

Citra performs especially well in late boil additions, whirlpool hopping, and dry hopping where its tropical aromatics can fully develop.

Citra hops are widely used in modern craft beer styles where bright tropical aroma and citrus flavor are key.

Ideal for:

• American IPA
• Hazy IPA
• New England IPA (NEIPA)
• Pale Ale
• Double IPA
• Session IPA

Citra pairs well with other hop varieties such as Mosaic, Simcoe, Galaxy, and Amarillo to create layered tropical and citrus hop profiles in modern IPA recipes.

• Add early in the boil to contribute balanced bitterness
• Use late boil additions to enhance citrus and tropical hop flavor
• Add during whirlpool or hop stand to maximize juicy hop aroma
• Dry hop during fermentation to create intense tropical aromatics
• Store sealed in the freezer to preserve freshness and hop oils

Citra combines well with hops like Mosaic, Simcoe, Galaxy, and Amarillo to create vibrant tropical hop character in hazy IPAs and modern hop-forward beers.