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Citra Juice

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A citrusy hop note meets light bitterness in this hazy IPA at 6.8% ABV. Citra Juice comes from Atwater, the brewery founded in 1997 in Detroit's Rivertown neighborhood, which today pours at three taprooms: Rivertown, Grosse Pointe Park and Grand Rapids. Its philosophy: hard work deserves a quality beer.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyjuicy
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
fruity
tropical
Aroma
Citrus character leads immediately—fresh lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate, layered with subtle tropical fruit notes of mango and passionfruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citra Juice

◎ Appearance

A pale golden haze dominates the glass, with turbidity arising from suspended yeast and hop matter rather than clarity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass wall with moderate persistence, showing fine Schaumkleiden. Carbonation reads as moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a soft, approachable visual presentation.

pale goldenhazy from yeastmoderate head retentionfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Citrus character leads immediately—fresh lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate, layered with subtle tropical fruit notes of mango and passionfruit. A light herbaceous edge from noble hops balances the juice-forward impression. Underlying malt presents as a soft, grain-derived sweetness that does not intrude.

citrus zesttropical fruitherbaceous hopssoft grain sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters juicy and bright, with prominent citrus esters meeting a restrained bitterness that sits at mid-register intensity. Midway, the beer develops a creamy mouthfeel that softens the bitter arc, allowing fruity notes to persist without drying the mouth. The finish holds a gentle hop bite without aggressive astringency.

juicy citrusrestrained bitternesscreamy texturefruit-forward balance

◑ Finish

The fade is medium in length, with citrus and light tropical impressions lingering gently on the palate. Residual sweetness and a faint herbaceous note remain, leaving the mouth refreshed rather than parched.

medium fadecitrus persistencerefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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What is a Hazy IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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