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Citra

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Citra

Origin Country
United States
Alpha Acid
11 to 13%
Oils
2.2 to 2.8 mL per 100 g
US Acreage
7,581 acres in 2025, 3 states
Medal Beers in 2026
18
Breeder
Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)

Aroma

Mango, grapefruit flesh, lime zest

Grown by

Variety Data

Also Published as
Citra HBC 394, HBC 394, HBC394, Citra Brand
Kind
variety
US Grown
yes
Trademark
Citra (registered, per NASS)
Status
proprietary
Year Released
2007
Year Note
The Hop Breeding Company states 2007; the John I. Haas sheet states 2008.
Parentage
Hallertauer Mittelfruh crossed with a father derived from U.S. Tettnanger (John I. Haas sheet)
Use
aroma
Use Basis
aroma hop (Hop Breeding Company: "flavor-forward aroma hop")
Alpha Class
medium (8 to 14 percent)
Alpha
11 to 13
Beta
3.5 to 4.5
Cohumulone
22 to 24
Total Oil
2.2 to 2.8
Myrcene
60 to 65
Humulene
11 to 13
Caryophyllene
6 to 8
Farnesene Max
1
Nass Label
Citra
Identity Source Urls
hopbreeding.com
johnihaas.com
Chemistry Source Urls
johnihaas.com
hopbreeding.com
Aroma Source Urls
johnihaas.com
Acreage Source Url
esmis.nal.usda.gov

Aroma Descriptors

Each descriptor is attributed to the source that published it.

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Aroma Descriptors. Select a column header to sort.
Source
MangoJohn I. Haas variety sheet
grapefruit fleshJohn I. Haas variety sheet
lime zestJohn I. Haas variety sheet

US Acreage by State

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US Acres by YearAcres of this hop that each state reported in each year. A year a state did not report is a gap in its line.
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US Acres by Year
Measure20212022202320242025
Idaho1,7431,7671,014609729
Oregon1,4721,6911,5281,2601,525
Washington8,7668,5866,3144,9065,327
US Acreage by State. Select a column header to sort.
Source
Idaho20257291,189,000esmis.nal.usda.gov
Oregon20251,5252,559,000esmis.nal.usda.gov
Washington20255,3278,741,600esmis.nal.usda.gov
Idaho2024609961,600esmis.nal.usda.gov
Oregon20241,2602,139,500esmis.nal.usda.gov
Washington20244,9067,717,100esmis.nal.usda.gov
Idaho20231,0141,603,100esmis.nal.usda.gov
Oregon20231,5281,971,100esmis.nal.usda.gov
Washington20236,31410,007,700esmis.nal.usda.gov
Idaho20221,7672,677,000usda.library.cornell.edu
Oregon20221,6912,641,300usda.library.cornell.edu
Washington20228,58611,719,900usda.library.cornell.edu
Idaho20211,7432,462,900usda.library.cornell.edu
Oregon20211,4722,081,400usda.library.cornell.edu
Washington20218,76613,850,300usda.library.cornell.edu

2026 Medal Beers That Use It

The farm column shows only a farm the brewery itself named for this hop.

18 medals in view

2026 Medal Beers That Use It. Select a column header to sort.
FormUseFarm Named by the Brewery
GoldBecause ScienceBend Brewing Co.Juicy or Hazy India Pale AleDynaBoostNot FoundNot Found
GoldBreakside IPABreakside Brewery & TaproomAmerican India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
GoldNo Fly Zone8 Bit Brewing Co.New Zealand-Style India Pale AleCryo, DynaBoostNot FoundNot Found
GoldPandaMothfire Brewing Co.Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale AleDynaBoost, HyperBoostNot FoundNot Found
GoldStoop KidCorn Coast BrewingJuicy or Hazy Pale AleHyperBoostNot FoundNot Found
SilverBig ConeFigueroa Mountain Brewing Co.Specialty India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverBorn HoppyTapRoom Beer Co.West Coast-Style India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverFresh Hop LinoleumVice BeerFresh Hop BeerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverFroth WaterAlvarado Street BreweryHop WaterNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverNPBC10 Hazy Triple IPANorth Park Beer Co.Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale AleCryo, IncognitoNot FoundNot Found
SilverPerpetual FogUrbanrest Brewing Co.Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverSneakboxKane Brewing Co.Juicy or Hazy Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverTrap Door IPATrap Door BrewingAmerican-Style Strong Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeChance Favors The Prepared MindGreen Cheek Beer Co.Imperial India Pale AleCryoNot FoundNot Found
BronzeDDH PillowHighland Park BreweryJuicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale AleCryoNot FoundNot Found
BronzeGreen BattlesPinthouse PizzaAmerican India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeNew SchoolGo BrewingSpecialty Non-Alcohol BeerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzePepper and PeachesClaremont Craft AlesSpecialty India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found

Beer Profile Cards

Gold in Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale

Because Science

Bend Brewing Co., Bend, OR

Category
Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale
Entries
260
ABV
7.2%
IBU
45
Style
Hazy IPA
Malts
Chit malt, Gabrinus Pils, North Star Pils, Rolled oats, White wheat
Yeast
London Ale yeast
Adjuncts
Brewers Crystals

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Pineapple. Peach. Refreshing.

Source: untappd.com

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Gold in American India Pale Ale

Breakside IPA

Breakside Brewery & Taproom, Milwaukie, OR

Category
American India Pale Ale
Entries
165
ABV
6.8%
IBU
62
Style
India Pale Ale
Malts
2-row malt, Caramel 20 malt, Caramel 40 malt, Munich malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

This light copper beer has huge citrus and tropical fruit aromas, with hints of perfume and pine. Flavors like apricot, guava, and orange hit the tongue…

Source: breakside.com

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Gold in New Zealand India Pale Ale

No Fly Zone

8 Bit Brewing Co., Murrieta, CA

Category
New Zealand India Pale Ale
Entries
89
ABV
6.9%
IBU
Not Found
Style
West Coast IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Our 2026 GABF Gold Medal Winning West Coast IPA DDH w/ Mosaic, Nectaron, Riwaka, Citra, Citra Cryo, and Citra Dynaboost

Source: untappd.com

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Gold in Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale

Panda

Mothfire Brewing Co., Ann Arbor, MI

Category
Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale
Entries
107
ABV
8%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Hazy IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Rich and full bodied, exploding with candied pineapple, pink starburst, and honeysuckle.

Source: mothfire.com

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Gold in Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale

Stoop Kid

Corn Coast Brewing, Lincoln, NE

Category
Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale
Entries
62
ABV
5.8%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Not Found

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Silver in Specialty India Pale Ale

Big Cone

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Buellton, CA

Category
Specialty India Pale Ale
Entries
65
ABV
Not Found
IBU
Not Found
Style
American-Style Black Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

brewed chock-full of piney, earthy kettle hops and then dry-hopped with floral, tropical varieties

Source: thefullpint.com

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Silver in West Coast India Pale Ale

Born Hoppy

TapRoom Beer Co., San Diego, CA

Category
West Coast India Pale Ale
Entries
277
ABV
7%
IBU
Not Found
Style
WCIPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Bright punches of grapefruit zest, lime and splashes of mango from the Citra hops. The Mosaic adds depth with notes of blueberry, ripe peach and a subtle…

Source: taproombeerco.com

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Silver in Fresh Hop Beer

Fresh Hop Linoleum

Vice Beer, Vancouver, WA

Category
Fresh Hop Beer
Entries
72
ABV
7.2%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Fresh Hop Beer
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Crisp, bitter, and ready for the pit. Watch your step.

Source: untappd.com

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Silver in Hop Water

Froth Water

Alvarado Street Brewery, Salinas, CA

Category
Hop Water
Entries
37
ABV
0%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Sparkling Hop Water
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Zero Alcohol. Zero calories. Zero Hangover. Unbelievable amounts of flavor.

Source: asb.beer

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Silver in Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale

NPBC10 Hazy Triple IPA

North Park Beer Co., San Diego, CA

Category
Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale
Entries
107
ABV
10%
IBU
10
Style
Hazy Triple IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Ten years, can you believe it?! We’re celebrating with a triple release for the books!

Source: untappd.com

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Silver in Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale

Perpetual Fog

Urbanrest Brewing Co., Ferndale, MI

Category
Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale
Entries
108
ABV
7.5%
IBU
Not Found
Style
DDH DIPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Tropical basket of passionfruit, peach, weedy mandarin, gooseberry

Source: urbanrest.com

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Silver in Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale

Sneakbox

Kane Brewing Co., Ocean, NJ

Category
Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale
Entries
62
ABV
5.4%
IBU
Not Found
Style
American Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Sneakbox is made with 100% Citra hops, and pours a hazy golden yellow, with a citrus aroma that finishes smooth, dry, and crisp.

Source: kanebrewing.com

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Silver in American Strong Pale Ale

Trap Door IPA

Trap Door Brewing, Washougal, WA

Category
American Strong Pale Ale
Entries
89
ABV
6.5%
IBU
Not Found
Style
West Coast IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Citrus, pine, and tropical fruits dominate the aroma and flavor of this crisp IPA.

Source: untappd.com

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Bronze in Imperial India Pale Ale

Chance Favors The Prepared Mind

Green Cheek Beer Co., Orange, CA

Category
Imperial India Pale Ale
Entries
87
ABV
8.6%
IBU
Not Found
Style
DDH West Coast DIPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Think Navel Orange oils, yummo blueberry cereal, pineapple whips

Source: beermenus.com

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Bronze in Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale

DDH Pillow

Highland Park Brewery, Los Angeles, CA

Category
Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale
Entries
107
ABV
8%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Hazy Double IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Aromas jump right out of the glass with notes of fresh mango, peach candy, & Lime Airheads.

Source: hpb.la

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Bronze in American India Pale Ale

Green Battles

Pinthouse Pizza, Austin, TX

Category
American India Pale Ale
Entries
165
ABV
6.8%
IBU
Not Found
Style
American Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

The result is a juicy pale ale, with refreshing bitterness and notes of sweet orchard fruit, tangerine, coconut, and mango.

Source: untappd.com

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Bronze in Specialty Non-Alcohol Beer

New School

Go Brewing, Naperville, IL

Category
Specialty Non-Alcohol Beer
Entries
26
ABV
0.4%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Non-alcoholic kettle sour
Malts
Barley
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Blueberry, Strawberry

Hops

Tasting Notes

Expect juicy berry notes up front, followed by crisp sour tang.

Source: gobrewing.com

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Bronze in Specialty India Pale Ale

Pepper and Peaches

Claremont Craft Ales, Claremont, CA

Category
Specialty India Pale Ale
Entries
65
ABV
6.7%
IBU
Not Found
Style
West Coast-style IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Peaches, Pink peppercorns

Hops

Tasting Notes

crisp, dry, and super hoppy ... additions of pink peppercorns for a floral punch and peaches for a bright, fruity finish

Source: bevmo.com

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Breweries With a 2026 Medal Beer That Uses It

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Farms That Grow It

Grown by. These farms publish this variety as grown. It does not mean a medal beer used hops from that farm.

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Farms That Grow It. Select a column header to sort.
Published asYearsSource
CLS FarmsWashingtonCitra2020yakimavalleyhops.com
Coleman AgricultureOregonCitra2024purebrewing.org

Research Notes

Citra is a hop variety from the United States, proprietary, from Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches). It was released in 2007. Its published alpha acid range is 11 to 13 percent.

Identity

Field Value
Origin United States
Breeder or owner program Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Trademark Citra (registered, per NASS)
Proprietary or public proprietary
Year released 2007 (The Hop Breeding Company states 2007; the John I. Haas sheet states 2008.)
Parentage Hallertauer Mittelfruh crossed with a father derived from U.S. Tettnanger (John I. Haas sheet)
Published use aroma (aroma hop (Hop Breeding Company: "flavor-forward aroma hop"))
Alpha class medium (8 to 14 percent)

Also published as: Citra HBC 394, HBC 394, HBC394, Citra Brand.

Chemistry

Ranges are as published by the breeder or supplier named under sources; a single value means the source printed one figure.

Measure Published Unit
alpha acids 11 to 13 percent
beta acids 3.5 to 4.5 percent
cohumulone 22 to 24 percent of alpha acids
total oil 2.2 to 2.8 ml per 100 g
myrcene 60 to 65 percent of total oil
humulene 11 to 13 percent of total oil
caryophyllene 6 to 8 percent of total oil
farnesene up to 1 percent of total oil

Aroma

As published by John I. Haas variety sheet: "Mango, grapefruit flesh, lime zest"

Acreage

Area harvested in acres, from the USDA NASS National Hop Report (line "Citra"). Each year comes from the newest report that covers it.

Year Idaho Oregon Washington
2021 1,743 1,472 8,766
2022 1,767 1,691 8,586
2023 1,014 1,528 6,314
2024 609 1,260 4,906
2025 729 1,525 5,327

Production in 1,000 pounds.

Year Idaho Oregon Washington
2021 2,462.9 2,081.4 13,850.3
2022 2,677 2,641.3 11,719.9
2023 1,603.1 1,971.1 10,007.7
2024 961.6 2,139.5 7,717.1
2025 1,189 2,559 8,741.6

Summed over the three states where every state is published, harvested area was 11,981 acres in 2021 and 7,581 acres in 2025 (down 37 percent); years with a withheld state are left out of the comparison.

Gaps

No gaps: every field is published by the sources listed below.

Sources