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Five Points Citrus

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Aromas of lemon, orange and grapefruit lead into a Pale Ale with a mild sweetness and a slight, refreshing bitterness, lifted by zesty Citra and Cascade. It is a remade version of the brewery's seasonal cask special, with less alcohol for a more sessionable pint, and the brewery says it works well with food.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East)
Keg Speciality & Flavoured Beer
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East) (Keg Speciality & Flavoured Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct aromas of fresh lemon, orange zest, and grapefruit emerging from Citra and Cascade hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Five Points Citrus

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and a light, fine-grained head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is steady and visible, characteristic of a well-conditioned pale ale. Lacing clings delicately to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct aromas of fresh lemon, orange zest, and grapefruit emerging from Citra and Cascade hops. Beneath the hop-forward character, gentle malty undertones provide a subtle sweetness and biscuity foundation. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no aggressive hop oils.

lemon, orange, grapefruitzesty noble hopsbiscuity malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, approachable sweetness from well-balanced malz, followed by a zesty mid-palate where citrus hop character comes into focus. Bitterness arrives gently and refreshingly, finishing neither sharp nor lingering, making the low ABV feel intentional rather than compromised. The drinking experience remains clean and easy throughout, with no rough edges.

mild sweetnesszesty citrusgentle bitternesssmooth, balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying slightly without astringency. A faint citrus note persists on the palate, inviting another sip.

dry finishcitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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Food Pairing

What to eat with Five Points Citrus

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

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