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Citranova

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A hazy IPA that puts Citra front and centre, backed by a subtle dash of Simcoe. Waves of citrus and tropical fruit run into a crisp, refreshing finish. Citranova delivers a hefty hit of citrus at only 14 IBU, and it weighs in at 5.6 % ABV. Brewed by Stewart Brewing in Loanhead. Hazy and zesty in character.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
Citra dominates the nose with forward citrus peel and zest, supported by subtle stone fruit and tropical notes from Simcoe.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citranova

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with pronounced haze throughout, presenting a soft, cloudy matrix from suspended yeast and hop particles. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Bright carbonation animates the body without aggression.

pale goldencloudy from yeastfine persistent head

◌ Aroma

Citra dominates the nose with forward citrus peel and zest, supported by subtle stone fruit and tropical notes from Simcoe. The hop character is clean and bright, with no harsh alpha-acid edge despite the restrained bittering. Malt remains firmly in the background.

Citra citrus peeltropical stone fruitclean noble hop

◐ Taste

Citrus and passionfruit enter the palate immediately, with orange and grapefruit notes unfolding across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains minimal at 14 IBU, allowing the hop-derived fruit flavors to lead without astringency. A subtle creamy texture balances the crisp hop character.

citrus forwardtropical fruitlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus notes fading briskly into a dry, crisp conclusion. No lingering harshness or malt sweetness; the aftertaste remains zesty and light.

crisp dryzesty fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, citrusy, tropical character as Citranova will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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