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Citrus and tropical fruit fill the aroma of this light amber English IPA, and the palate stays zesty and citrusy. Citra is the sole hop and carries a full-on, powerful punch over Munich and Maris Otter malts. At 4.0% ABV it is a core-range beer from the Ribble Valley brewery, made for Thwaites' own pubs, inns and hotels.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Strongly 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
citrusyhoppytropical
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
malty
clean
Aroma
Citra hop dominates the nose with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes—orange zest, lime, and stone fruit mingle freely.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IPA

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and even, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

light amberclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

Citra hop dominates the nose with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes—orange zest, lime, and stone fruit mingle freely. The mineral, clean character of the malts provides a subtle backdrop without muddying the aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitbright, clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with zesty citrus and carries that character through the mid-palate with crispness and refreshment. Munich and Maris Otter malts contribute a light, slightly sweet backbone that balances the Citra's assertive bitterness, which builds gradually and finishes dry.

citrusybalanced bitternesscrisp, refreshing

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering citrus notes and gentle hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains bright and zesty without harshness.

drybitter edge
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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.

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