DDH Pale: Citra

◎ Appearance

Deep straw yellow with pronounced haze throughout, produced by wheat and oat adjuncts and generous dry-hop loading. A thick, rocky head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass, leaving substantial lacing. Fine carbonation supports the creamy, full-bodied visual impression.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus zest—lemon and grapefruit rind—followed by stone fruit and tropical notes of mango and lychee from the Citra's dual dosing. Below sits a soft, oatmeal-like maltiness that grounds the profile without obscuring the hop character. No fermentation esters or phenolic edges; the aromatic expression is clean and focused.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full, with oat and wheat lending a pillowy body and subtle sweetness that frames the bitter hop charge. Mid-palate develops ripe grapefruit and orange segments alongside a secondary mango note, with the 40 IBU bitterness building steadily rather than sharply. The finish carries a balanced, persistent bitter bite without any astringency or harshness.

◑ Finish

Medium-length aftertaste with grapefruit pith and a dry, grassy hop character lingering on the palate. The oat base prevents any thin or overly bitter conclusion, instead fading into a gentle, herbaceous warmth.