hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Bad Flash Citra IPL

Czech Republic·India Pale Lager
Tap to rate

Citra IPL is an India Pale Lager from Bad Flash that puts the Citra hop right into its name. The brewery's Untappd account has listed it since October 2022.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
Vibrant Citra hop character dominates the nose, expressing prominent citrus notes of grapefruit and lime zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bad Flash Citra IPL

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. Fine, persistent white head forms with good retention and delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Vibrant Citra hop character dominates the nose, expressing prominent citrus notes of grapefruit and lime zest. Supporting malt contributes a light, clean grainy foundation without sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is fresh and inviting with no sulfur or off-notes.

Citra hop forwardgrapefruit and limeclean grainbright and fresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, clean malt providing a lean foundation for assertive hop bitterness. Citra character comes through mid-palate with citrus and subtle piney notes. Bitterness is balanced and resolves cleanly, never harsh, while the body remains light and refreshing throughout.

hoppy bitecitrus forwardcrisp malt baseclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with citrus notes persisting gently into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades gradually without residual sweetness, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcitrus fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bad Flash Citra IPL

More from Bad Flash

Africa ALE 9
Africa ALE 9
Session IPA
3.8%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Bad Flash Black Currant Pink Pepper
Bad Flash Cascade
Bad Flash Cascade
American Pale Ale
5.0%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Bad Flash Desítka
Bad Flash Desítka
Czech Pale Lager
4.0%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Bad Flash Lost Chance
Bad Flash Lost Chance
American IPA
6.0%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Bad Flash Mango Chilli
Bad Flash Nealko Fruit IPA
Bad Flash Nealko Fruit IPA
Alcohol-Free IPA
<0.5%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Bad Flash Prostě ležák
Bad Flash Prostě ležák
Czech Premium Pale Lager
4.8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →

About India Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a India Pale Lager?

India Pale Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar India Pale Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Bad Flash Citra IPL will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →