{"product_id":"hop-pellets-citra","title":"Hop Pellets Citra","description":"\u003cp\u003eCitra is one of the most popular hops in the world, a high-impact US variety loved for a huge hit of grapefruit, lime and tropical fruit. It is a high-alpha, dual-purpose pellet that most brewers save for late and dry-hop additions in juicy, hop-forward beers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHazy IPA and New England IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmerican IPA and pale ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eXPA and session ales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTropical, fruit-forward ales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDry-hopped lagers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citra, United States\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 pellets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual purpose (shines as aroma and flavour)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 11-13%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBeta acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 3.5-4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCo-humulone:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 20-24% of alpha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTotal oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 2-3 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e grapefruit, lime, passionfruit, lychee\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to choose this over alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCitra is the benchmark for tropical citrus punch. Next to Galaxy it leans more towards grapefruit and lime where Galaxy pushes passionfruit and peach, so the two make a brilliant pair in a hazy. Blend Citra with Mosaic for a deeper berry-and-tropical wall, or with Amarillo for more orange. It is confident enough to run single-hopped and let the grapefruit and lime do all the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCitra rewards late use. Keep it for the whirlpool and dry hop where its tropical citrus really sings, and use only a small early charge for bittering since the alpha is high. For a hazy or juicy pale ale, 30 to 60g of dry hops is a good starting point. A short contact time of 2 to 3 days keeps the aroma clean and juicy. Store cold and sealed, push the air out, and use within 12 months of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41994990354509,"sku":"22205","price":7.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43196846276685,"sku":"22042","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43196846309453,"sku":"22004","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/hop-pellets-citra.jpg?v=1785220470","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/hop-pellets-citra","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}