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Nottingham Citra

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Nottingham Citra is a 4.2% pale ale dry-hopped with Citra, and the hop sets the agenda. Grapefruit dominates, pithy rather than sweet, with a zesty citrus lift in the aroma. The beer drinks refreshingly and ends on a tangy finish. Brewed regularly and served as cask ale, it is the newer, hop-led counterpart to the traditional bitters and milds of the range.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppytart
citrusy
hoppy
tart
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
Citra hops dominate the nose with pronounced grapefruit and pithy citrus notes that avoid cloying sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nottingham Citra

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A persistent, fine-textured head forms with good retention and fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation is crisp and consistent throughout.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Citra hops dominate the nose with pronounced grapefruit and pithy citrus notes that avoid cloying sweetness. A zesty, lifted citrus character emerges in the vapors, underpinned by subtle pale Malz undertones that remain restrained and supportive rather than prominent.

grapefruitpithy citruszesty lift

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and refreshing, with the Citra hop character asserting itself immediately as a grapefruit bitterness with tangy acidity. Mid-palate remains dry and light-bodied, allowing the citrus and hop oils to define the experience without heavy Malz sweetness interfering. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, never harsh.

grapefruit bitternessdry palatelight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and tangy, with lingering citrus notes and a subtle hop bite that fades cleanly. No residual sweetness remains; the aftertaste is refreshingly dry.

tangy finishcrisp fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
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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About Pale Ale

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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.

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