Karma Citra IPA
Lemon rind, tropical fruit, soft pine resin and a touch of honey come through in both aroma and flavour, carried by a heavy hand of Citra hops. The body is medium and the bitterness pronounced, though the beer stays smooth across the palate. It closes dry and resinous. Oats and wheat join barley malt in the grist. The brewery first worked with the variety on its pilot system before scaling the recipe up.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Karma Citra IPA
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.
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About IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a 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 IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Karma Citra IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
