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Citra Slice IPA

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Citrus-forward with tropical flavors and aromas: this 7% IPA pairs Citra hops with fresh lemon and orange peel. It grew out of trips to the Yakima Valley, the most prominent hop-growing region in the U.S., where the brewery works with experienced growers to hand-select flavorful, aromatic hops. From the core lineup in Dallas.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
orange
fruity
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—fresh lemon and orange peel dominate the foreground, backed by layered tropical character that suggests ripe stone fruit and subtle passion fruit.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citra Slice IPA

◎ Appearance

Citra Slice presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that adheres well to the glass. The carbonation is visibly active, evident in the steady stream of bubbles rising through the translucent body. Lacing persists moderately along the rim, a signature of its clean, well-balanced construction.

golden, clearwhite headfine carbonationgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—fresh lemon and orange peel dominate the foreground, backed by layered tropical character that suggests ripe stone fruit and subtle passion fruit. Beneath these adjuncts sits a clean Citra hop expression with delicate floral undertones, while the pale Malz foundation remains restrained, allowing the aromatic hops to lead.

citrus-forwardlemon, orange peeltropical stone fruitfloral hop

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, with the citrus character from the aroma translating smoothly into flavor, accented by subtle orange zest. Mid-palate reveals a balanced tropical fruitiness without cloying sweetness, while moderate bitterness—50 IBU—arrives cleanly on the backend, integrating well with the hop-derived character rather than dominating it. The mouthfeel is light to medium, dry, and clean throughout.

citrus-drivenbalanced bitternessclean, dry finishcrisp entry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately persistent, with lingering citrus notes fading into a gentle hop bitterness that does not astound. A subtle floral memory accompanies the fade, keeping the overall impression refreshing rather than harsh.

drylingering citrusmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
73
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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What is a American 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.

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