Quantum Brite CIT Hop Aroma Extract (Citra) – Concentrated Brewing Ingredient

Description

Product Overview

Revolutionary hop extract that delivers pure Citra hop aroma without the mess of hop pellets. Perfect for late-addition and dry-hop aroma in your homebrews.

A 5ml bottle replaces approximately 150g of T90 Citra hop pellets for dry hopping.

Comes with a free 3ml pipette to assist with easy measuring of doses.

Key Features

• Pure hop aroma without any plant material
• No product loss to hop absorption
• 100% utilization rate
• No need for refrigeration before opening
• Easy to measure and use
• Zero “hop creep”
• Clean ingredient listing (simply “hop oil”)

Flavor Profile

• Primary: Bold citrus notes
• Secondary: Tropical fruit undertones
• Supporting: Subtle woody characteristics

Usage Rate

• Start with 0.065ml per liter (one drop per pint) for testing
• For a standard 23L batch, 1.5-2.5ml is typical when replacing 50% of dry hop
• 0.5ml = approximately 15g of T90 pellets
• Can replace up to 70% of your dry hop addition

Storage

• Store at room temperature before opening
• No refrigeration needed until opened
• Keep refrigerated after opening
• Comes in a lightproof bottle for maximum preservation
• Shake well before each use

Perfect For

• Any style where you want bold Citra® hop aroma
• Experimenting with hop combinations
• Brewers looking to reduce hop material in their finished beverages

Benefits of Hop Extracts for Homebrewers

• No hop debris in fermenter or keg
• No clogged dip tubes or transfers
• Consistent results batch to batch
• Saves space in your freezer
• Reduces waste and cleanup
• Extended shelf life in finished homebrew
• Perfect for small batch brewing

Sizes

• 5ml bottle (equivalent to approximately 150g of T90 Citra pellets)
• 118ml bottle available on demand – contact us

Ingredients

Hop oil extracted from Citra hops

How to Use

Dosing Guide

• 0.5ml of Quantum Brite = approximately 15g of T-90 hop pellets
• You can replace up to 70% of your dry hop additions with Quantum Brite
• For a standard 23L batch, typical dosing would be 1.5-2.5ml when replacing 50% of your dry hop

Equipment Needed

• Small measuring syringe (1-3 ml) or pipette
• Small glass or stainless steel container for measuring
• CO2 (optional but recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Test Batch (Recommended First Step)

Before using in a full batch, try this simple test:

• Add 0.065ml per liter of beverage or carbonated water (or one drop per 475ml/pint)
• For a 330ml bottle, this means just a single small drop
• This will help you understand the impact on flavor and aroma

2. Full Batch Instructions

1. Preparation
   • Sanitize your measuring equipment
   • Have your fermenter ready for cold crashing
   • Bring Quantum Brite to room temperature if refrigerated
   • Shake the bottle well before use
   • Calculate your required amount based on the recipe’s dry hop quantity
2. Measuring
   • Using your syringe or pipette, measure out your desired amount
   • Note: Product density is approximately 1.002 g/ml if measuring by weight
3. Addition
   • Add during cold crash when your homebrew is at its coldest (1-4°C)
   • If possible, purge the headspace with CO2 to minimize oxygen exposure
   • Add directly to your fermenter or keg
4. Mixing
   • The extract will disperse quickly but needs proper mixing
   • If in a fermenter: recirculate if possible, or gently rock the fermenter several times
   • If in a keg: roll the keg or use the CO2 to create movement in the liquid
   • Ensure thorough mixing for consistent results

Pro Tips

• Start with less than you think you need – you can always add more
• For best results, add during cold crash when finished is at its coldest
• Great in combination with traditional dry hopping
• Perfect for adjusting aroma just before packaging
• Can be used to rescue a boring beverage that needs more hop aroma

Recommended Yeast Pairings

Quantum Brite CIT delivers concentrated Citra aroma — pair with yeasts that highlight tropical and citrus.

• Cellar Science Hazy NEIPA Yeast — The ideal yeast for hazy NEIPAs finished with QB CIT’s concentrated Citra aroma.
• Lallemand Verdant IPA — English NEIPA + Quantum Brite CIT is a tropical fruit bomb.
• Fermentis SafAle US-05 — Clean hop-forward pale ales where QB CIT’s Citra aroma is the star.
• Fermentis SafAle W-68 — Fruity tropical ales where W-68’s esters amplify QB CIT’s concentrated aroma.