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Today's Special Extra Citra

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Today's Special Extra Citra is the Citra-heavy version of Grimm's Today's Special series of American pale ales. It was first canned in 2018 and has returned regularly since. A large dose of Citra sits on top of Mosaic and Simcoe, and orange candy, ripe strawberry and white peach fuzz lead the flavour. The body is medium, the finish dry and crisp. At 5.5 per cent it carries the hop fruit of a hazy IPA at roughly the strength of a pilsner.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
orange
fruity
berry
Aroma
Citra dominates the nose with pronounced citrus and stone-fruit character—orange candy and white peach fuzz lead the charge.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Today's Special Extra Citra

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A substantial white head forms and displays fine, persistent lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, with a steady stream of fine bubbles visible throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Citra dominates the nose with pronounced citrus and stone-fruit character—orange candy and white peach fuzz lead the charge. Mosaic and Simcoe provide supporting notes of ripe strawberry and subtle herbal depth. The overall impression is bright and fruity, with no harsh solvent notes or oxidation.

orange candywhite peachripe strawberryherbal undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and crisp, with the hop-driven fruit flavors translating seamlessly from aroma to taste. Orange and stone-fruit characters blend with a gentle herbal backbone without roughness. Bitterness sits at a moderate level (38 IBU), present enough to frame the hops but never aggressive or astringent.

citrus-forwardstone fruitbalanced bitternessclean entry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with the fruity hop character fading cleanly into a subtle herbal dryness. No lingering sweetness or cloying aftertaste; the beer leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, crispclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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