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Sur Citra

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A kettle-soured pale ale brewed with Citra hops. Bright and refreshing with citrus, tropical fruit and a clean lactic tartness. Hazy golden with a light, effervescent body.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusysourtropical
citrusy
sour
tropical
hoppy
fruity
tart
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant Citra hop aromatics, delivering prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes that leap from the glass.
also:wheat
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sur Citra

◎ Appearance

Sur Citra presents a brilliant hazy golden hue that glows with translucent clarity. A light, airy head forms initially with fine carbonation visible throughout, creating an effervescent and inviting visual presentation characteristic of well-crafted kettle sours.

hazy goldenbrillianteffervescentlight head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant Citra hop aromatics, delivering prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes that leap from the glass. A subtle lactic tartness underpins the bouquet, creating a fresh and clean aromatic profile without harsh fermentation character.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitlactic tartnessclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit character balanced by a clean lactic sourness that's never aggressive. The mid-palate maintains crisp acidity with a light, dry body and minimal bitterness, allowing the hop-derived fruit flavors to shine through with refreshing clarity.

citrustartcrisptropical

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and remarkably clean, with the tartness fading gracefully without lingering harshly. A refreshing aftertaste leaves the palate bright and ready for another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
82
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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 Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

Sour Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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