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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Citra Galaxy if you want clean, citrus-forward brightness that cuts through a room,
Turtledove if you want creamy texture and stone fruit depth.
Both land at 8% and 60 IBU, so the difference lives in execution and restraint. Fidens leans into laser-focused hop character; Fürst Wiacek builds a cushioned base that lets complexity breathe. Neither is objectively better—it's about whether you're chasing precision or richness tonight.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Body, sweetness, bitterness and texture match exactly. Turtledove brings a distinct resinous note that Citra Galaxy doesn't.
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In words
Citra Galaxy
Citra Galaxy hits you immediately with that Citra snap—grapefruit zest, a touch of lime, almost electric. The Galaxy hops add a subtle berry undertone, but they don't muddy the picture. Body stays crisp despite the 8% ABV; it drinks lighter than it should. Finish is dry and clean, the kind of beer that makes you want another sip to chase that initial burst.
Turtledove
Turtledove opens softer, almost creamy on the tongue—there's real malt structure underneath. The hops emerge as peach and apricot rather than citrus aggression. It's a double IPA that feels less "hop bomb" and more "thoughtfully layered." The 60 IBU sits comfortably; you taste bitter as a frame, not a weapon. Lingers with a subtle stone fruit warmth.
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