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Grist House Citra Ass Down DIPA

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Pittsburgh's favourite DIPA — and possibly its most memorable beer name. Single-hopped with Citra for explosive tropical fruit and citrus, soft malt body and a long, dry finish. The beer that put Grist House on the national craft radar.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
orange
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by explosive tropical fruit and bright citrus notes characteristic of single-hop Citra usage.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grist House Citra Ass Down DIPA

◎ Appearance

Citra Ass Down presents a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The beer displays a fluffy white head with good retention, while crisp carbonation creates persistent fine bubbles throughout the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by explosive tropical fruit and bright citrus notes characteristic of single-hop Citra usage. Expect prominent aromas of grapefruit, pineapple, and orange zest layered with subtle resinous pine undertones that add complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardgrapefruit zestresinous pine

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit flavors that immediately establish this beer's hop-centric character. A soft, restrained malt backbone provides balance while the hop bitterness builds gracefully to 75 IBUs, delivering both resinous depth and a clean bitter bite without astringency.

hoppycitrus-driventropicalcrisp bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long and bone-dry, with lingering resinous and grapefruit notes that extend well past the swallow. Subtle alcohol warmth emerges pleasantly, adding depth to the lasting aftertaste without heat or harshness.

drylingeringclean finish
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
84
Finish
83
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 Double 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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