{"product_id":"citra","title":"Citra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplosive Tropical Fruit • Mango, Lime \u0026amp; Passionfruit • The Modern IPA Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitra is the most sought-after aroma hop in modern craft brewing, prized for an explosive tropical fruit character unlike anything that came before it. Since its 2008 release it has become the defining flavor of the hazy IPA era, delivering saturated notes of mango, lime, passionfruit, and lychee that turn a simple recipe into something unmistakably juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith alpha acids of 12%, Citra packs serious bittering potential, but its oils are far too valuable to spend on a 60-minute addition — this hop earns its reputation in the whirlpool and dry hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe mango and tropical fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh lime and bright citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuicy passionfruit and lychee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight grapefruit pith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, saturated fruit aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eModest late additions give pale ales a tropical lift; heavy whirlpool and dry hop charges create the dense, juice-like aroma that defines New England IPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitra is a staple ingredient in many modern hop-forward styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew England \/ Hazy IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoppy Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also pairs famously with Mosaic and Galaxy, forming the backbone of countless award-winning hazy hop bills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5-gallon batch, save Citra for the final 10 minutes onward: 1–2 oz in the whirlpool below 180°F and 1–2 oz in the dry hop deliver maximum fruit with minimal harshness. Use a neutral bittering hop like Magnum or Warrior up front and let Citra own the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor hazy styles, dry hop during active fermentation with a biotransformation-friendly yeast to unlock even more tropical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Mango, citrus, lime, passionfruit, lychee, tropical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Aroma \/ dual-purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: Whirlpool, dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Mosaic, Galaxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Hazy IPAs, American IPAs, pale ales, double IPAs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a juicy New England IPA or brightening a simple pale ale, Citra delivers the tropical intensity that defines modern hop-forward brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930664591558,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064918200518,"sku":null,"price":4.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064918266054,"sku":null,"price":9.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064918298822,"sku":null,"price":19.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_260b7c8d-5566-4f5f-a7d1-c013e4948ff9.png?v=1781146150","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/citra","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}