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Hop Drops Citra Extra Pale

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An extra pale ale that puts Citra hops in front of a deliberately plain, clean malt base of extra pale pilsner malt and torrefied wheat. It pours light straw, and citrus and fresh hop notes define the aroma. The body is light, the taste crisp and refreshing, and the whole beer is built to be easy to drink rather than to make a statement of strength or bitterness.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter34 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Country Winner · 2022
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2021
World Beer Awards
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh, zesty citrus notes characteristic of Citra hops—think lemon zest and grapefruit pith.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Drops Citra Extra Pale

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation evident throughout. The head forms white and fine-grained, settling to a thin collar with modest but persistent lacing on the glass.

pale strawbright and clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh, zesty citrus notes characteristic of Citra hops—think lemon zest and grapefruit pith. Behind these sits a clean, understated grain backdrop from the extra pale pilsner malt and torrefied wheat, with no prominent yeast character or adjunct aromatics.

citrus, lemon zestfresh hop characterclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with Citra's citrus qualities translating cleanly to the palate. The mid-palate remains light and dry, supported by a simple, well-integrated malt sweetness that never becomes cloying. Bitterness is restrained at 34 IBUs, finishing with a gentle hop bite rather than assertive resin.

crisp, refreshinglight bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and dry, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading. No astringency or harsh edges remain—the aftertaste simply dries cleanly and invites the next sip.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
75
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 Extra Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra 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.

Finding a similar Extra Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, refreshing, citrusy character as Hop Drops Citra Extra Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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