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Citrus Beer

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A refreshing, straw-coloured beer with a zesty, pithy grapefruit aroma that leads into a citrus flavour, balanced by a slight bitterness. English pale malts with Challenger and Goldings hops provide that bitterness. At 4.7 % ABV it comes from a Suffolk brewery that brews with water from its own chalk-filtered borehole.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild
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
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
orange
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with a zesty, pithy grapefruit character that dominates the aromatic profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citrus Beer

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A fine white head forms readily and maintains good adhesion to the glass as the beer is consumed. The color reflects the clean, pale malt bill typical of English brewing tradition.

straw goldbright and clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a zesty, pithy grapefruit character that dominates the aromatic profile. Supporting citrus notes—particularly orange—emerge beneath the fruit-forward impression. English pale malts provide a soft, clean foundation, while Challenger and Goldings hops add a subtle herbal, earthy undertone without overwhelming the citrus.

pith grapefruitfresh citrus zestherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

Citrus flavors fill the palate immediately, with bright grapefruit and orange leading the experience. The body remains light and crisp, allowing the fruit character to express fully without heaviness. A restrained bitterness (10 IBU) provides gentle structure and balances the zesty character, finishing dry rather than cloying.

citrus-forwardlight bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with citrus notes fading to a dry, slightly bitter echo. The 4.7% ABV ensures no warming alcohol sensation, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
72
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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