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Citra Ale

Hopfenstopfer
Germany·Pale Ale
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A fruity pale ale built on a single hop, the American aroma hop Citra, used for hopping and again for dry hopping. A pleasant bitterness and a malt aroma sit alongside the fruit. The grist blends Pilsner, wheat, Munich, Vienna, melanoidin and two caramel malts. 5.1 % ABV and 25 IBU, brewed by Häffner Bräu in Bad Rappenau for its Hopfenstopfer line.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
malty
caramel
wheat
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh citrus and stone fruit notes from the Citra hop, with prominent grapefruit and peach character.
also:clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citra Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence without excessive effervescence.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh citrus and stone fruit notes from the Citra hop, with prominent grapefruit and peach character. Beneath the hop aromatics, soft malt undertones from the Munich and Vienna malts provide a warm, slightly sweet backdrop that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional.

citrus-forwardstone fruitgrapefruit peelsoft malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, fruity flavors that echo the aroma—ripe citrus and peach lead the way. A pleasant, gentle bitterness settles mid-palate (25 IBU provides balance rather than assertiveness), while hints of caramel and wheat add subtle complexity and structure without overwhelming the clean, refreshing character of the beer.

fruit-driven palategentle bitternesswheat texturecaramel warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the citrus notes lingering briefly before fading to a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. The malt sweetness retreats gracefully, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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