All Hops / Citra 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
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 Aroma Source Urls johnihaas.com Acreage Source Url esmis.nal.usda.gov Aroma Descriptors Each descriptor is attributed to the source that published it.
Whole record, not narrowed by the filters.
Aroma Descriptors. Select a column header to sort. Descriptor Source Mango John I. Haas variety sheet grapefruit flesh John I. Haas variety sheet lime zest John I. Haas variety sheet
US Acreage by State Whole record, not narrowed by the filters.
US Acres by Year Acres of this hop that each state reported in each year. A year a state did not report is a gap in its line. Show the Acreage as a Table US Acres by Year Measure 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Idaho 1,743 1,767 1,014 609 729 Oregon 1,472 1,691 1,528 1,260 1,525 Washington 8,766 8,586 6,314 4,906 5,327
US Acreage by State. Select a column header to sort. State Year Acres Production Source Idaho 2025 729 1,189,000 esmis.nal.usda.gov Oregon 2025 1,525 2,559,000 esmis.nal.usda.gov Washington 2025 5,327 8,741,600 esmis.nal.usda.gov Idaho 2024 609 961,600 esmis.nal.usda.gov Oregon 2024 1,260 2,139,500 esmis.nal.usda.gov Washington 2024 4,906 7,717,100 esmis.nal.usda.gov Idaho 2023 1,014 1,603,100 esmis.nal.usda.gov Oregon 2023 1,528 1,971,100 esmis.nal.usda.gov Washington 2023 6,314 10,007,700 esmis.nal.usda.gov Idaho 2022 1,767 2,677,000 usda.library.cornell.edu Oregon 2022 1,691 2,641,300 usda.library.cornell.edu Washington 2022 8,586 11,719,900 usda.library.cornell.edu Idaho 2021 1,743 2,462,900 usda.library.cornell.edu Oregon 2021 1,472 2,081,400 usda.library.cornell.edu Washington 2021 8,766 13,850,300 usda.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
Beer Profile Cards G 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 Open the Beer Profile
G 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 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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G 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 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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G 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 Tasting Notes
Rich and full bodied, exploding with candied pineapple, pink starburst, and honeysuckle. Source: mothfire.com
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G 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 Open the Beer Profile
S 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 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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S 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 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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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 From the Brewery's Description
Crisp, bitter, and ready for the pit. Watch your step. Source: untappd.com
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Category Hop Water
Entries 37
ABV 0%
IBU Not Found
Style Sparkling Hop Water
Malts Not Found
Yeast Not Found
Adjuncts Not Found Tasting Notes
Zero Alcohol. Zero calories. Zero Hangover. Unbelievable amounts of flavor. Source: asb.beer
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S 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 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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S 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 Open the Beer Profile
S 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 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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S 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 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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B 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 Open the Beer Profile
B 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 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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B 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 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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B 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 Open the Beer Profile
B 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 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 Each brewery links to its page.
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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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