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Citrus

Oso Brew Co
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🌍 Spain · Fruit Beer · One of 43 Fruit Beers in hopIQ

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%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Beer.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
juicy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
tart
fruity

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Citrus

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Citrus

About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruit Beer

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, orange, juicy character as Citrus will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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