Citra Cryo Hop Pellets 1 lb

Cryo Hops Citra delivers the iconic tropical fruit and citrus character of Citra in Yakima Chief Hops' highly concentrated lupulin pellet format. Produced using an advanced cryogenic separation process, Cryo Hops isolate the lupulin glands from much of the leafy plant material, creating pellets with higher concentrations of essential oils and alpha acids. The result is brighter hop aroma, improved extraction efficiency, reduced vegetal flavors, and less beer loss during dry hopping, making Cryo Hops Citra one of the most sought after products for modern craft brewing.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yakima Chief Hops
• Product Type: Cryo Hops Lupulin Pellets
• Hop Variety: Citra
• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: Typically 22.0 - 26.0% (approximately double the concentration of standard Citra pellets; crop-year dependent)
• Beta Acid: 7.0 - 9.0%
• Cohumulone: 20 - 24%

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Cryo Hops Citra bursts with intense aromas of mango, passion fruit, grapefruit, lime, and ripe citrus, layered with notes of lychee, peach, pineapple, and subtle tropical melon. The concentrated lupulin profile produces exceptionally saturated hop flavor while minimizing grassy or vegetal characteristics. Whirlpool and dry hop additions unlock explosive tropical fruit aromas with a clean, juicy finish, making Cryo Hops Citra a standout choice for brewers seeking maximum aroma impact.

Brewing Applications

Cryo Hops Citra is ideal for Hazy IPA, New England IPA, West Coast IPA, American IPA, Pale Ale, Double IPA, and Session IPA. Because Cryo Hops contain concentrated lupulin, brewers generally use 40 - 60% of the weight of standard T-90 pellets to achieve similar or greater aroma intensity, depending on the brewing process. Citra pairs exceptionally well with Mosaic, Simcoe, Idaho 7, El Dorado, Galaxy, and Nelson Sauvin, producing layered aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, stone fruit, and juicy melon.

Recommended Hop Substitutes

If Cryo Hops Citra is unavailable, consider:

• Cryo Hops Mosaic – Complex berry, tropical fruit, and citrus character.
• Cryo Hops Simcoe – Pine, passion fruit, grapefruit, and subtle berry notes.
• Cryo Hops Idaho 7 – Tropical fruit balanced by resinous pine and citrus.
• Cryo Hops El Dorado – Pear, watermelon, and candy-like tropical fruit sweetness.
• Citra – The traditional pellet format offering the same signature citrus and tropical profile.

Technology & History

Cryo Hops were developed by Yakima Chief Hops to maximize hop flavor and aroma while improving brewing efficiency. Freshly kilned hop cones are processed using a proprietary cryogenic separation method that isolates the lupulin glands from much of the leafy bract material before pelletizing. This creates a concentrated pellet with substantially higher essential oil and alpha acid content than traditional T-90 pellets, delivering intense aroma while reducing hop burn, trub formation, and beer loss. Cryo Hops Citra has become one of the most popular products in the Cryo Hops lineup, giving brewers an efficient way to showcase the unmistakable citrus and tropical fruit character that has made Citra one of the world's most influential hop varieties.