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CITRAHOLIC

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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
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
resinoustropicalcitrusy
resinous
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
orange
peach
Aroma
The nose leads with an exuberant cascade of Citra character: tangerine zest, ripe mango, and freshly cut lime dominate the headspace.
also:clean,piney,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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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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