Citra vs Galaxy: which hop to use
Data sheetThe two hops side by side on the numbers and aroma that decide it, and which to reach for.
Published hop data side by side
| Origin | Citra: United States · Galaxy: Australia |
|---|---|
| Citra alpha acid | 11 to 14.3 % |
| Galaxy alpha acid | 12.3 to 19.8 % |
| Citra total oil | up to 2.8 mL/100 g |
| Galaxy total oil | up to 3.3 mL/100 g |
| Citra myrcene | 28.6 to 66 % |
| Galaxy myrcene | 32 to 56 % |
| Citra aroma | Grapefruit, sun-ripened mango and pineapple, with sharper gooseberry, blackberry and red-currant notes and a hint of lilac |
| Galaxy aroma | Punchy passion fruit, juicy peach and tangy citrus, with cassis and blackcurrant when raw |
Notes
Citra is grapefruit-and-tropical from the United States; Galaxy is a passion-fruit-and-peach Australian hop with a very low humulene that sets its character apart.
Choose Citra for the ubiquitous bright citrus that anchors most hazy and West Coast beers.
Choose Galaxy for a punchy passion-fruit signature, using a small charge because it is intense and can turn oniony.
The hops in full
Sources: BarthHaas Citra hop variety profile · BarthHaas Galaxy hop variety profile