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Saltaire Citra

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A single-hop pale ale that puts Citra at the centre. It pours a clean, pale gold. The aroma is fresh citrus, somewhere between lemon and grapefruit, with a lighter tropical fruit note behind it. The palate opens with a juicy, fruity burst and is then pulled back by a subtle, dry bitterness; malt plays only a supporting role and the body stays light. Sold in bottle and on cask.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityjuicy
citrusy
fruity
juicy
hoppy
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh citrus notes, balancing between lemon and grapefruit with a distinct clarity.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saltaire Citra

◎ Appearance

Pours a clean, pale gold with bright clarity. The head forms with moderate density and recedes to a thin collar, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh citrus notes, balancing between lemon and grapefruit with a distinct clarity. Behind this is a lighter tropical fruit character that adds depth without overshadowing the primary hop expression. Malt contributes only a subtle backdrop.

citrus—lemon, grapefruittropical fruitclean hop profile

◐ Taste

Opens with a juicy, fruity burst on the attack, driven by Citra's characteristic citrus and stone fruit character. A subtle, dry bitterness emerges mid-palate to balance the fruit, while malt remains in a supporting role. The body stays light and refreshing throughout, allowing the hop character to remain the focal point.

juicy fruit entrydry bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with the citrus notes fading gradually into a soft, dry aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or heavy malt character remains.

clean finishdry aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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