jcorn
Well-Known Member
So I have recently been on a big citra hops kick. Zombie Dust really turned me onto the kick and I have noticed an unusual trend that I would like to know if anyone else has noticed about them. Of all 3 recent ALL citra hop batches (1 oz dry hopped) I have made, I am noticing that the hops citrus character immediately shines like crazy from the dry hop. The bad side to this is that as time goes on (normally within a few weeks) the character of the hops slowly turn from crazy bold citrus to more piney flavors. It is totally changing my beers and introducing a flavor I am not wanting at all. Would citra better be served with other citrusy hops to showcase the citrusy flavor than being alone? Maybe cut the dry hopping of citra in half so that the piney change is not so evident? Is anyone else noticing this change from citra? It seems wonderful as a flavoring and aromatic hop!