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Citra Pop

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Fresh pineapple, mango and stone fruit fill the glass, with peach in the mix and a restrained bitterness. Extra pale malt and plenty of oats give it a super soft mouthfeel. Hopped with Citra in several forms (T90, whole cone, Dynaboost, Hyperboost) plus Yakima Chief's Cryo Pop blend. A pale ale at 5.2 % that keeps the fruit up front and the bite low.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpeachfruity
tropical
peach
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
clean
Aroma
Intensely fruity nose dominated by fresh pineapple and mango, with supporting notes of stone fruit and peach that layer seamlessly.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citra Pop

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, with fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Intensely fruity nose dominated by fresh pineapple and mango, with supporting notes of stone fruit and peach that layer seamlessly. The Citra hop forms in multiple expressions creates a complex, fruit-forward aromatic profile without any harsh or grassy top notes. Subtle background malt provides gentle support without competing.

tropical fruitpineapple, mangostone fruit, peach

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate fruit character with pineapple and mango leading on the palate. The extra pale malt and generous oat content create a soft, silky mouthfeel that allows the hop fruit to shine. Bitterness remains restrained at 35 IBU, sitting in the background as a balancing element rather than a dominant feature.

fruit-forwardsoft, creamy mouthfeellow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering fruity notes that gradually fade. The modest alcohol and restrained bitterness allow the tropical character to persist without becoming cloying.

dry finishfruity aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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