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The variety Citra, with a alpha acid content between 10-12% and an oil content of 2-3 % originated from a cross between the female European noble aroma variety Hallertauer mittelfrueh and a male that was derived from the variety known as U.S. Tettnanger. Citra is 50% Hallertauer mittelfrueh, 25% U.S. Tettnanger and the remaining 25% is East Kent Golding, Bavarian, Brewers Gold and other unknown hops. Citra has a special flavor and aroma that it imparts to beer. Depending
on the brewing process and the hopping rate, the flavors and aromas of beers hopped with Citra might range from grapefruit to lime, melon, gooseberry, and lychee fruit.
Our batch of hops were weighing in at about 11.5% AA which gives them plenty of bittering potential as well as aroma. Though most of you probably already know this, for those of you who are newer, the Hallertau and Tettnanger hops are best known for their floral, somewhat spicy, and noble aromas typically used in the "continental" European styles, but also find use in softer American style brews. Basically beers that will support the typically delicate hop profile.
That being said, this is a new mix supposedly bringing some interesting citrus and fruit notes as well. It would be great to see us brew a bunch of different styles of beers with the hops but once again, focusing on styles that will allow the character to emerge. Probably wouldn't suggest a Russian Imperial Stout basically.
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