Use: Citra is considered a flavoring/aroma hop. It does have the requisite high alpha acid and low co-humolone to make a good bittering hop, but in most cases brewers have found its bitterness too harsh.
Common Beer Styles Using U.S. Citra Hops: The following list of beer styles commonly use Citra hops to help them achieve the flavor and aromas that make each of them unique.
American Pale Ale American IPA Double IPA Amber Ale
General Characteristics: Climate — Most climates are suitable Growth Rate — Moderate to good Yield — Low to Moderate Cones — Medium size and dense Maturity — Early to Mid Season Susceptible To — Aphids Resistant To — Downy mildew, powdery mildew, and verticillium wilt Ease of Harvest — Easy Storage — Fair
[Characteristics]: Resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew. Thick disease, cones are medium in size and have good pickability.
[Brewing characteristics]: A true all-round hop with a rich aroma of grapefruit, lime, litchi, gooseberry, etc., with high α-acid content and excellent bitterness.