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Citrus goes back to one of Oso's two first batches in 2018, then sold as a Citrus Cream Ale with Spanish lemon and orange peel. The current version is brewed with a large amount of natural orange and lemon juice that the brewery adds itself, plus a generous charge of Citra hops. Both fruits lead from the first sip, sharp and juicy, backed by grapefruit and lime from the hops and a light, lemonade-like tartness. At 4 percent the body is thin and sparkling, the finish short and fresh.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangejuicy
citrusy
orange
juicy
tart
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus—fresh orange and lemon peel dominate immediately, supported by grapefruit and lime notes from the Citra hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citrus

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent sparkle throughout. The head forms with moderate density and maintains fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visibly active, lending an effervescent quality befitting the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationbright lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus—fresh orange and lemon peel dominate immediately, supported by grapefruit and lime notes from the Citra hops. A light tartness threads through, with no prominent malt or yeast character, allowing the fruit and hop aromatics to occupy the full foreground.

orange peelfresh lemongrapefruitCitra hops

◐ Taste

Entry is sharp and juicy, with natural orange and lemon juice providing both sweetness and acidity. The mid-palate stays lean and crisp, amplified by grapefruit and lime from the hops, while a light, lemonade-like tartness adds complexity without harsh bitterness. The thin body at 4% ABV keeps the palate clean and unencumbered.

juicy citruslemonade tartnessgrapefruit limelight body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and fresh, with citrus notes fading quickly into a clean, dry aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or hop bitterness—just a crisp, thirst-quenching conclusion.

short finishdry and cleanthirst-quenching
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
72
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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