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Citraddiction

Great Lakes Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Hazy Pale Ale · One of 13 Hazy Pale Ales in hopIQ

Pale gold with a thick white head. The nose is bright and juicy, running to lemon, orange and tropical fruit. The malt base stays lean and a little crackery, which leaves room for a firm bitterness and a fruity middle. Hopped with Citra alone, with oats and wheat alongside barley malt, and at 4.4 percent it remains easy to drink.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
orange
juicy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citraddiction

Appearance

Pale gold in color with a hazy, cloud-like suspension throughout the body. A thick white head forms and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The opacity and soft carbonation create a distinctly approachable, modern appearance.

pale goldhazy suspensionthick white headpersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose opens bright and juicy, driven by Citra hop character. Lemon and orange zest dominate, with supporting notes of tropical fruit and stone fruit. The lean malt base sits quietly beneath, allowing the citrus and fruity aromatics to lead without obstruction.

bright citruslemon, orange zesttropical fruitlean, clean

Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with a lean malt structure that carries subtle cracker notes. Oats and wheat soften the body while allowing the Citra hop's juicy character to unfold across the mid-palate. A firm, clean bitterness arrives and lingers gently without harshness, framed by the fruit-forward profile.

crisp entryjuicy mid-palatefirm bitternesslean malt structure

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitter edge receding steadily and the citrus notes lingering in gentle waves. Drinkability remains high throughout, with no lingering heaviness or harsh aftertaste.

clean finishcitrus lingereasy drinking
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Citraddiction

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

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Citraddiction

About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

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

Other Hazy Pale Ales in hopIQ

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