Citra Hops - U.S. Grown Whole Cone

Citra Whole Cone Hops for Citrus, Tropical Fruit, and Traditional Hopback Character

Citra is one of the most recognizable modern U.S. hop varieties, and this whole cone format gives brewers a more traditional way to use its signature citrus and tropical fruit profile. Offered here as U.S. grown whole cone hops, Citra is an excellent choice for brewers who want the variety’s famous grapefruit, lime, mango, and tropical character while working with cone material in hopbacks, late-kettle additions, whirlpool use, or dry hopping. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Bitterness.

Released in 2007 by the Hop Breeding Company, Citra became a defining hop of modern IPA because of its intense aroma impact and broad appeal. In whole cone form, it remains especially attractive to brewers who prefer cone handling for process reasons or who want to use Citra in traditional aroma-focused applications where whole hops still make sense.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Citra is best known for grapefruit, lime, mango, and tropical fruit, supported by orange, floral notes, and light stone-fruit character. It is not usually chosen because of nostalgia or subtlety. Brewers choose it because it delivers high-impact aroma that reads immediately as modern, expressive, and unmistakably hop-forward.

In the brewhouse, Citra whole cone hops work especially well in hopbacks, whirlpool additions, late kettle charges, and dry hopping. They fit naturally in IPA, pale ale, hazy IPA, wheat beer, and heavily hopped blonde or modern lager recipes. They also pair well with Mosaic, Centennial, Cascade, and Columbus when the goal is to build layered citrus, tropical fruit, and stronger hop structure around Citra’s unmistakable core profile.

Why Brewers Choose Citra Whole Cone

Brewers choose Citra whole cone when they want modern hop aroma in a classic hop format. It is especially useful for brewers running hopbacks or other setups where whole cone material is preferred, and for those who simply like the handling and tradition of whole hops without giving up the expressive profile of a leading modern variety. If you want whole cone hops that still feel fully current, Citra is a strong option.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: United States
• Hop form: Whole Cone
• Alpha acid: 10.0-16.0%
• Beta acid: 3.0-4.5%
• Total oils: 1.0-3.0 mL/100g
• Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, hazy IPA, wheat beer, and hop-forward lager

Packaging and Storage

Available in 2 oz sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve hop oils, aroma, and overall brewing performance.