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Citra Pale Ale

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Citra Pale Ale is a light pale ale built around a single American hop, Citra. It began as a seasonal beer and joined the permanent cask range in April 2023. Citrus and tropical fruit lead the aroma. The taste is hoppy, sweet and fresh, with more body than the low strength of 3.4% suggests. The brewery calls it refreshing to the last drop.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by characteristic Citra hop aromatics: prominent tropical fruit notes—passion fruit and mango—mingle with fresh citrus zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citra Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden colour with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual character typical of the pale ale style.

pale goldenbright, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by characteristic Citra hop aromatics: prominent tropical fruit notes—passion fruit and mango—mingle with fresh citrus zest. A light, supporting malt base sits beneath without asserting itself, allowing the hop character to lead throughout.

tropical fruitcitrus zestCitra hopclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with tropical and citrus flavours developing across the mid-palate. A subtle sweetness balances the moderate bitterness (38 IBU), and the beer carries surprising body and fullness for its low strength. The palate remains fresh and clean, finishing dry without harshness.

hoppy, balancedtropical, citrus forwardsubtle sweetnesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with residual hop bitterness and citrus notes persisting on the palate. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering hop biterefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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