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Citra Unfiltered

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A separate member of the Citra family rather than a packaging variant: oats join the Maris Otter and wheat malt, hop pellets are used, and the beer is left unfined and unfiltered. It pours a cloudy gold. Zesty citrus and tropical fruit from the single hop come with a rounder, satin-smooth body, and the finish is lively and hoppy. At 4.6 % it matches the strength of the bottled version of the bright original.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—lifted by the Citra hop's signature tropical fruit notes of passionfruit and peach.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citra Unfiltered

◎ Appearance

A hazy golden pour that captures the unfined, unfiltered character of the brew. The cloudiness comes from suspended yeast and grain particles, lending visual warmth to the glass. Head retention is firm, with a fine, persistent collar that clings to the sides.

hazy goldfine lacingyeast-clouded

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—lifted by the Citra hop's signature tropical fruit notes of passionfruit and peach. Beneath sits a subtle, bready malt foundation from the Maris Otter and wheat, grounded by the soft spice of oats. No harsh alcohol or solvent character.

citrus zesttropical fruitclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and zesty, with the oat adjunct creating a silky, round mouthfeel that belies the beer's modest strength. Mid-palate shows layered citrus and stone fruit flavors from the single hop, balanced by a gentle, biscuity Malz sweetness. Bitterness builds cleanly in the mid-to-late palate, finishing at 40 IBU with a dry, hopped edge that doesn't overwhelm.

smooth bodybright citrus bitebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Lively and lingering, the finish sustains the hoppy character without harshness. A pleasant dryness fades to a faint citrus and grain memory.

dryhoppy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About Session IPA

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What is a Session 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 Session IPA

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