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Citra For A B:Day

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Citra For A B:Day is an American IPA from MadCat, the brewery in Kamenice u Jihlavy. The hop Citra gives the beer its name. Besides its sours, MadCat brews traditional ales, among them the West Coast IPA West Is the Best.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter56 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced Citra hop character, delivering bright citrus notes of grapefruit zest and orange peel.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citra For A B:Day

◎ Appearance

Pale golden to light amber in color, presenting excellent clarity with a bright, translucent appearance. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, displaying fine white foam and clean lacing that traces the glass as you drink.

pale goldenclearfine white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced Citra hop character, delivering bright citrus notes of grapefruit zest and orange peel. A subtle malt foundation provides gentle sweetness beneath the dominant floral and fruity hop aromatics, with no yeast-derived esters clouding the crisp, clean profile.

Citra citrusgrapefruitfloral hopsclean

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate hop-forward bitterness balanced by restrained malt sweetness, allowing the Citra character to shine with citrus zest and candied fruit notes. The mid-palate maintains clean definition without heaviness, the 56 IBU providing assertive yet proportionate bitterness that complements rather than overwhelms the bright, crisp finish.

hoppybitter-sweet balancecitrus zestcrisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering bitterness and faint citrus echoes that fade gradually. At 5.6% ABV, the beer drinks light and refreshing, leaving no harsh edges or cloying aftertaste.

dry finishbitter faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

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