Description
Cryo Citra Hops (Cryo Hops®)
Cryo Citra Hops are made using the proprietary YCH cryogenic process, which separates the lupulin glands from the hop flower at extremely low temperatures. The result is a concentrated pellet with roughly double the alpha acid and oil content of standard Citra T-90 pellets, with significantly less vegetative material. This means more hop flavour and aroma with less grassy, astringent character – especially useful in heavily hopped styles where reducing trub is important.
Cryo Citra delivers an intensified version of the classic Citra profile: explosive tropical fruit, citrus, and stone fruit character. Use at a rate of roughly half the weight you would use for standard Citra pellets.
Typical brewing styles: NEIPAs, Double/Imperial IPAs, IPAs, American Pale Ales, Hop-Forward Lagers
Characteristics
Intense tropical fruit, grapefruit, lime, passion fruit, lychee
Purpose: aroma and flavour (late additions, whirlpool, dry hop)
Alpha Acid: 22% – 28%
Beta Acid: 6% – 9%
Origin: US (Yakima Chief Hops)
Possible substitutions: Citra Hops (T-90), Cryo Mosaic
Usage rate: Use at approximately 50% of the weight of standard T-90 pellets for equivalent hop impact.
