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Sour Citra

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A pale soured ale, dry-hopped generously with Citra over pale, oat and wheat malt. Acidity and hop aroma pull in the same direction here: grapefruit and tangerine on the nose, sour-candy sharpness on the palate, and a fruit-salad sweetness underneath that keeps the sourness from turning thin. Oats soften the body, bitterness stays out of the way at 12 IBU, and the finish is crisp and citric.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze Medal · 2021
World Beer Awards
★Bronze Medal — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusysourhoppy
citrusy
sour
hoppy
fruity
wheat
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with bright grapefruit and tangerine notes from the Citra dry-hop charge, supported by a subtle grain sweetness from the oat and wheat malt blend.
also:tart
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sour Citra

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation lending a lively visual presence. Lacing clings delicately to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright grapefruit and tangerine notes from the Citra dry-hop charge, supported by a subtle grain sweetness from the oat and wheat malt blend. Underlying the citrus is a gentle stone-fruit character that prevents the aroma from becoming one-dimensional, inviting further exploration.

grapefruittangerineCitra-drivenstone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate sour-candy sharpness balanced against a soft, oat-derived mouthfeel. The mid-palate develops a fruit-salad sweetness that anchors the acidity, preventing harshness while maintaining crisp definition. Bitterness remains restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the interplay of sourness and citrus hop character to dominate.

tart and brightsour candysoft bodycitric finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and snappy, closing with lingering citric notes and gentle acidity. No astringency or harsh aftertaste; instead, a refreshing citrus tang that invites another sip.

crispcitric faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Dry-Hopped Sour

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