Citra

◎ Appearance

Citra presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a light, delicate head that settles into fine lacing along the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a visibly active pour that speaks to its cask conditioning. A classic pale ale presentation that invites the eye before the glass reaches the nose.

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by bright citrus notes—sharp grapefruit and lemon zest leap from the glass with clarity and intensity. American Citra hops deliver their characteristic yellow fruit character, layered beneath with a subtle herbal greenness from the English Pioneer variety. The extra pale barley malt provides only a whisper of soft grain in the background, allowing the hop aromatics to command attention.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, zesty citrus flavors—tart grapefruit and lemon dominate the entry, establishing a dry, refreshing character immediately. Mid-palate shows layered hop bitterness (35 IBU) that never overwhelms but instead provides a firm, clean backbone that cuts through the citrus acids. The maize adjunct keeps the beer light and drinkable, while the dry finish prevents any sweetness from lingering. Bitterness is present but integrated, supporting rather than dominating the overall profile.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste mirrors the aroma with persistent lemon and grapefruit notes that fade gradually over several seconds. A crisp, dry sensation lingers on the palate, with the hop bitterness providing the final punctuation—altogether a clean, satisfying conclusion that invites another sip.