Hop Drops Citra Extra Pale

◎ Aussehen

Pours a pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation evident throughout. The head forms white and fine-grained, settling to a thin collar with modest but persistent lacing on the glass.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh, zesty citrus notes characteristic of Citra hops—think lemon zest and grapefruit pith. Behind these sits a clean, understated grain backdrop from the extra pale pilsner malt and torrefied wheat, with no prominent yeast character or adjunct aromatics.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with Citra's citrus qualities translating cleanly to the palate. The mid-palate remains light and dry, supported by a simple, well-integrated malt sweetness that never becomes cloying. Bitterness is restrained at 34 IBUs, finishing with a gentle hop bite rather than assertive resin.

◑ Abgang

The finish is short to medium and dry, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading. No astringency or harsh edges remain—the aftertaste simply dries cleanly and invites the next sip.