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Sub Citra for Centenial

Discussion in 'All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing' started by Kikshaaz, May 26, 2014.

 

  1. #1
    Kikshaaz

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    1 to 1 substitution? Any ideas? My LHBS was out of centennial and recommended Citra 12% aa compared to 11% for centennial.
     
  2. #2
    kaconga

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    For bittering or what? Citra is nothing like centennial in my experience for flavor and aroma.
     
  3. #3
    Kikshaaz

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    All.
    1.75 oz Centennial Hops (11%) - added during boil, boiled 60 min [30.0 IBU]

    2.0 oz Centennial Hops (11%) - added during boil, boiled 15 min [16.5 IBU]
    2.0 oz Centennial Hops (11%) - added during boil, boiled 5 min [6.9 IBU]
    2.0 oz Centennial Hops (11%) - added during boil, boiled 1 min [1.4 IBU]
    2 oz dry hop
     
  4. #4
    teddy4xp

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    I do not think that it is an even substitute for flavor/aroma but Centennial is still an awesome hop, go for it!
     
  5. #5
    Kikshaaz

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    Centennial is what I wanted. Citra is what I got.
     
  6. #6
    nutty_gnome

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    It won't be the same at all..... But should still be an interesting beer. It's an IPA, isn't it?


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  7. #7
    BrewWNC

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    What are you making? I think we are assuming a pale or IPA.

    I would brew a all citra hopped beer over a all centennial hopped beer- if you are making a pale ale or a IPA.

    Centennial is awesome with other hops Ive just never loved it as the only hop (I do like it though).

    And I agree, they wont be very similar.
     
  8. #8
    Kikshaaz

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    Posted May 26, 2014

    Yes was going to be a spur of the moment all centennial IPA but LHBS had no centennial but had citra so we will see.
     
  9. #9
    kaconga

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    Not a good substitution if you wanted the same beer. However this sounds much better to me with citra! If you like fruity citrusy IPAs then this will really rock your world.
     
  10. #10
    PGEduardo

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    I just finished a highly citra-hopped IPA (amongst others) - a little too fruity for me. I *think* cascade is a better sub for centennial. Should be interesting though...
     
  11. #11
    m1k3

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    The AA% is close enough to convert 1:1.

    I've never made a 100% Citra beer... I did make one with 1 pound of wet hopped Citra.... But I used something natural for the bittering addition (like Magnum).

    I was told Citra was not good at 60 minutes. But I never tried it.


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  12. #12
    FarmerTed

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    You wanted an Acura, they gave you an Aston Martin. I'd stick with what you got.
     
  13. #13
    m1k3

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    Posted May 26, 2014
    Oh, I forgot to agree with the others. It is not a good substitution but a great hop.

    Cascade is closer.


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