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Dikkenek Citra Hop

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A straw-blonde IPA with an abundance of foam, built on the Belgian brewing tradition but steered firmly toward citrus and tropical fruit. The nose is fruity and hoppy at once — orange zest, mango, blackcurrant — and the dry-hop treatment adds an exotic freshness that cuts through the intense bitterness. The bitterness itself is well-balanced by a clean, measured finish that doesn't linger harshly. This is a beer to drink cold among friends, where the crisp hop character and moderate alcohol warmth make it refreshing without demanding food or ceremony.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2023
World Beer Awards 2023
Belgium
★Silver — World Beer Awards 2023 (Belgium)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
fruity
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—orange zest and lime peel—layered over ripe tropical fruit, particularly mango and blackcurrant.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dikkenek Citra Hop

◎ Appearance

Straw-blonde in color with bright, lively clarity. A generous head of fine white foam rises above the glass and persists with excellent retention, leaving delicate lacing on the walls as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is crisp and visible, contributing to the beer's overall vivacity.

straw-blondeexcellent head retentionbright clarityfine foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—orange zest and lime peel—layered over ripe tropical fruit, particularly mango and blackcurrant. The dry-hop character adds an exotic, resinous freshness that cuts through the fruity foundation without overwhelming it. A subtle, supporting malt base allows the hop aromatics to remain the dominant voice.

orange zesttropical fruitresinous hopmango and blackcurrant

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, citrus-forward bitterness that is substantial but clean, sitting comfortably in the mid-range. The body carries tropical and fruity notes from the dry-hop treatment through the middle, balanced by a light, measured malt sweetness. The bitterness persists without harshness, providing structure and dryness without demanding prolonged attention.

citrus-forward bitternesstropical mid-palateclean drynessmoderate body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the bitterness resolving cleanly rather than lingering heavily on the palate. A subtle warmth from the 6.7% ABV emerges late, adding gentle complexity without alcohol heat.

dry finishclean resolution
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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Food Pairing

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About Belgian IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian 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 Belgian IPA

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

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