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CITRAHOLIC

Beachwood Brewing
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🌍 United States · West Coast IPA · One of 30 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

Citraholic is a West Coast IPA from Beachwood Brewing in Long Beach, California, built around an unabashed devotion to Citra hops. It pours a clear golden-amber with a bright white head that lingers with fine, persistent lacing. The aroma is an exuberant rush of tangerine, ripe mango, and freshly zested lime, layered over a clean biscuit malt backbone. On the palate, the Southern Californian sunshine comes through in waves of tropical citrus and passion fruit, balanced by a firm, resinous bitterness that keeps things grounded. The finish is dry, clean, and satisfyingly bitter — the hallmark of a well-crafted West Coast IPA. Straightforward, unapologetic, and dangerously drinkable.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
resinous
tropical
hoppy
orange
piney
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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Featured inThe Best American IPAs

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for CITRAHOLIC

Appearance

Citraholic presents a clear, bright golden-amber hue that catches the light with transparent clarity. The white head builds with vigor and settles into a fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending visual vibrancy to the pour.

golden-amberbright claritypersistent lacinglively carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with an exuberant cascade of Citra character: tangerine zest, ripe mango, and freshly cut lime dominate the headspace. Beneath the tropical intensity sits a clean, understated biscuit malt foundation that provides structure without demanding attention. The overall impression is forthright and sun-soaked, with no yeast esters or other distractions competing for focus.

tangerinemangolime zestbiscuit malt

Taste

Entry is immediately tropical and crisp, with waves of passion fruit and citrus rolling across the palate. Mid-palate builds a firm, resinous bitterness that anchors the beer and prevents it from drifting into one-dimensional sweetness. The malt backbone remains lean and supportive, allowing the hop character to command attention while maintaining a dry, refreshing overall impression.

tropical citrusresinous bitternessdry palatepassion fruit

Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without overstaying its welcome. A dry, satisfying aftertaste underscores the beer's straightforward West Coast IPA pedigree.

drylingering bitternessclean finish
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of CITRAHOLIC

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with CITRAHOLIC

About West Coast IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast 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.

Finding a similar West Coast IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same resinous, tropical, citrusy character as CITRAHOLIC will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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