Black Citra Not So Pale Ale
Odd Side Ales

Black Citra Not So Pale AleBlack Citra Not So Pale Ale
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From:
Odd Side Ales
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Black IPA
Ranked #108
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
85
Ranked #20,232
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 10.03%
Reviews:
29
Ratings:
189
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 14, 2024
Added:
Aug 31, 2011
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  22
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Ratings by GABrew:
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Rated by GABrew from Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

Jan 03, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.66/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Interesting mix of citra hops with the dark malts of a black IPA. Combination of bitterness and acidity tingle your tongue and taste buds. Citrus dominates the aroma, malts kick in on first taste and linger at the finish. A touch of sweetness mixes in to keep you guessing.
Mar 14, 2024
 
Rated: 3.85 by Mxsluis from Michigan

Nov 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.83 by BarryMFBurton from Indiana

Sep 12, 2017
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Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

3.93/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from bottle to IPA glass. Pitch black liquid with a few fingers of khaki head. Plenty of carbonation clings to the glass. Nice aromas, primarily of roast and floral hops that carry through to the flavor. There's also citrus notes/coffee and dark cocoa. Wonderful black ale.
Jun 21, 2017
 
Rated: 2 by MSU_Swit from Michigan

Mar 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

Feb 20, 2017
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

3.98/5  rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from a bottle into a tulip glass. Nice dark brown color with nice head and lacing. Nicely fragrant with fruit and floral smell. Dark toast with citrus and pine tastes a very nice beer.
Feb 01, 2017
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Reviewed by dar482 from New York

3.82/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
The beer comes in a dark brown color with a light brown head.

On a 4 month bottle, the hops may have faded a bit, but the balance still stands up. A clean malt quality, without the cocoa chocolate and light coffee roasted overtaking and triggering the creamy and residual sweetness of a porter/stout. Onto a bit of spice, and lingering black coffee flavor.
Jan 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by JDoHo from Michigan

Dec 14, 2016
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.42/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Had a growler of this a few years back. From my notes:

Brown/black hue.

Khaki head; strong lace.

Orange citrus nose, with a hint of coffee.

Medium mouthfeel.

Nice mix of citrus & coffee; when cold the orange shines, as it warms the coffee shines. Complex & flavorful.
Dec 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.98 by malprep from Pennsylvania

Nov 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Gtg642 from Michigan

Oct 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by Fishwhisperer from Michigan

May 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by psoriasaurus from Thailand

Apr 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by red94tt from Michigan

Mar 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.54 by DanGeo from Michigan

Mar 26, 2016
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Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

4.02/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Black, though not opaque, body with a half-inch of mocha colored head. Aromas include pine, orange zest, resinous hops. Chocolate and piney hops flavor. Light to medium in body with moderate bitterness. I enjoyed this.
Feb 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by cryptichead from Illinois

Jan 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by uccle81 from Michigan

Jan 06, 2016
Black Citra Not So Pale Ale from Odd Side Ales
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 189 ratings