Cryo Citra Hops - U.S. Grown T-45 Pellets
Cryo Citra Hops for Saturated Citrus and Tropical Aroma with Lower Plant Matter
Cryo Citra is a U.S. grown cryo hop product offered here in T-45 pellets, built for brewers who want the unmistakable citrus-and-tropical impact of Citra in a more concentrated format with reduced vegetal load. Because cryo processing concentrates the lupulin-rich portion of the hop, Cryo Citra is especially useful when the goal is maximum late-hop aroma, cleaner dry hop performance, and more efficient hop usage in heavily hopped beers. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Peach, Melon, Gooseberries.
That makes it one of the most practical choices for brewers building hop-forward pale ale and IPA where aroma saturation matters. Citra already has a reputation for delivering highly expressive fruit character, and the cryo format helps intensify that profile while reducing some of the plant matter and beer loss that can come with large standard-pellet additions.
Flavor and Brewing Character
Cryo Citra is most often associated with mango, passion fruit, and lime, with supporting notes that can include grapefruit, orange, and floral character. It offers the same core profile brewers expect from Citra, but in a format designed to push stronger aroma expression in whirlpool and dry hop applications.
In the brewhouse, Cryo Citra works especially well in IPA, pale ale, hazy IPA, and double IPA. It is typically most valuable in late additions, whirlpool charges, and dry hopping, where its concentrated oil content helps create the saturated citrus-and-tropical profile that modern hop-forward brewers often want.
Why Brewers Choose Cryo Citra
Brewers choose Cryo Citra when they want one of the most recognizable modern hop profiles in a more efficient high-impact format. It is especially useful for boosting tropical aroma, reducing excess plant material in heavily hopped beers, and building vivid hop expression without depending on oversized standard pellet loads.
Hop Specifications
- Origin: United States
- Hop form: T-45 Cryo Pellets
- Alpha acid: 20.0-26.0%
- Beta acid: 4.0-6.0%
- Total oils: 4.0-5.0 mL/100g
- Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, hazy IPA, and double IPA
Packaging and Storage
Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve aroma intensity, hop oils, and overall brewing performance.