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Citra Blonde

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Grapefruit, lemon and lime burst from this blonde ale, rounded off by subtle tropical and floral notes. A light malt base and assertive bitterness give Citra hops the stage, and the finish runs crisp and clean. 4.5 % ABV, 42 IBU.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter42 IBU
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
citrusycleanhoppy
citrusy
clean
hoppy
tropical
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus—grapefruit, lemon, and lime—delivered by the Citra hop variety.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citra Blonde

◎ Appearance

Citra Blonde presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenbright and clearwell-carbonatedpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus—grapefruit, lemon, and lime—delivered by the Citra hop variety. Beneath the citrus intensity lie subtle tropical fruit notes and delicate floral undertones, while the light malt base recedes gracefully in the background.

citrus-forwardgrapefruit, lemon, limetropical and floralrestrained malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with citrus flavors immediately taking center stage on the palate. The assertive bitterness (42 IBU) builds through the mid-palate without overwhelming, balanced by the light malt backbone that provides minimal residual sweetness. Hoppy character persists throughout without harshness.

crisp citrusassertive yet balanced bitternessclean palatelight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading. Bitterness recedes gradually, leaving a dry, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

crisp and cleandry finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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 Blonde Ale

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