Oakham Citra

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in the glass with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. The head forms quickly and holds well, laying down fine lacing on the glass with each sip. Carbonation is crisp and lively, appropriate to the cask-conditioned format.

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by Citra's signature tropical and stone-fruit character. Grapefruit and lychee jump forward, followed by bright gooseberry notes and zesty lemon-lime citrus. A subtle backdrop of passion fruit and light Maris Otter malt grounds the composition without overwhelming it.

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with the Citra hop character translating directly from nose to palate in waves of citrus and stone fruit. The body remains lean and crisp throughout, never heavy, while a firm, well-integrated bitterness builds steadily in the mid-palate. Lemon and lime zest persist alongside subtle gooseberry notes.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and pithy, with the bitterness carrying through cleanly without harshness. A lingering zest of lemon-lime and the fading warmth of the malt provide a balanced conclusion.