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Eureka - Citra
Tree House Brewing Company
- From:
- Tree House Brewing Company
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- American Blonde Ale
Ranked #1 - ABV:
- 4.1%
- Score:
- 95
Ranked #1,534 - Avg:
- 4.28 | pDev: 6.31%
- Reviews:
- 133
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 03, 2023
- Added:
- Dec 28, 2013
- Wants:
- 139
- Gots:
- 265
Our Jam! Eureka w/Citra explodes with citrus fruit on the nose and the palate , and finishes cleanly with light bits of cracker malt. Someone forgot to tell it that it's only 4.1% alcohol. A beautiful and pungent, yet delicate and highly drinkable beer!
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Ratings by Ken_P:
Rated by Ken_P from Massachusetts
4.14/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Mar 06, 2015
4.14/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Mar 06, 2015
More User Ratings:
Rated by LukeGude from Iowa
4.1/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.1/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Thank you, Dave!! Can stamp says citra, so I guess I haven’t tried this variant yet. Really nice beer, flavorful but drinkable.
Nov 03, 2023Reviewed by Darkmagus82 from Texas
4/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a can into a pint glass
Appearance – The beer pours a very hazy golden-yellow color with a small head of white foam. The head fades rather fast leaving a light level of foamy lace on the sides of the glass.
Smell – The aroma of the brew is heaviest of a wheaty and grainy smell mixed with a bit of yeast and lemongrass. Along with these smells comes a bit of orange and some grapefruit along with notes of tropical fruits of mango and papaya. There is a bit of herb and a little bit of grass, rounding out the aroma nicely.
Taste – The taste begins with a slightly grainy flavor mixed with a decent showing of grapefruit (for the style) and flavors of orange and lemon. At the same time there are flavors of yeast and cracker malt mixed with some other tastes of grass and herb. There is a little bit of a increase in the grapefruit and herb as the taste advances, leaving one with a rather clean taste to linger on the tongue.
Mouthfeel – The body of the brew is medium in thickness and creaminess with a moderate carbonation, bot which are nice for the style and taste making for a nice sipper.
Overall – A nice easy drinking and flavorful brew. A nice summer time brew.
Jun 18, 2023Appearance – The beer pours a very hazy golden-yellow color with a small head of white foam. The head fades rather fast leaving a light level of foamy lace on the sides of the glass.
Smell – The aroma of the brew is heaviest of a wheaty and grainy smell mixed with a bit of yeast and lemongrass. Along with these smells comes a bit of orange and some grapefruit along with notes of tropical fruits of mango and papaya. There is a bit of herb and a little bit of grass, rounding out the aroma nicely.
Taste – The taste begins with a slightly grainy flavor mixed with a decent showing of grapefruit (for the style) and flavors of orange and lemon. At the same time there are flavors of yeast and cracker malt mixed with some other tastes of grass and herb. There is a little bit of a increase in the grapefruit and herb as the taste advances, leaving one with a rather clean taste to linger on the tongue.
Mouthfeel – The body of the brew is medium in thickness and creaminess with a moderate carbonation, bot which are nice for the style and taste making for a nice sipper.
Overall – A nice easy drinking and flavorful brew. A nice summer time brew.
Reviewed by hopsputin from New Jersey
4.07/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.07/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
a: murky burnt orange and light yellow color with a large, 3 finger frothy white head. a bit murky for a Blonde, but that's ok
s: very delicate aroma. sweet citrus, sweet grains and a very faint touch of sweetness. faint onion and pineapple. lemongrass and sweet citrus. nice crackery backbone
t: crackers, onion, and light pineapple. lemongrass and grains. sweet grains and very faint sweet lemons. lots of dry crackers in here with some oranges
m: light mouthfeel with strong carbonation
o: light and easy to drink. i don't get too much citrus, and i might like to see a bit more grainy from a Blonde, but that's just me. nice one, but worthy of the #1 rank....i'm not sure
Jul 23, 2022s: very delicate aroma. sweet citrus, sweet grains and a very faint touch of sweetness. faint onion and pineapple. lemongrass and sweet citrus. nice crackery backbone
t: crackers, onion, and light pineapple. lemongrass and grains. sweet grains and very faint sweet lemons. lots of dry crackers in here with some oranges
m: light mouthfeel with strong carbonation
o: light and easy to drink. i don't get too much citrus, and i might like to see a bit more grainy from a Blonde, but that's just me. nice one, but worthy of the #1 rank....i'm not sure
Reviewed by Rug from Massachusetts
4.33/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
4.33/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Canned 7/12/22. “With Citra” stamped on the bottom of the can. Thank you Tree House, I’m aware
Alright, the last beer from my mini trip to Tree House earlier in the week and I saved the best for last. This is the highest rated American Blonde Ale on BA, and I’ve been waiting a long time to catch this one. They’ve only brewed it a few times since I’ve started going, but I always seem to miss it. When I saw they had this and I had some free time on a weekday, I knew I had to go. Let’s crack it open and see what it’s all about
Pours a cloudy pale gold with 2 fingers of soapy off white head that slowly fades to a thin cap and leaves decent lacing
This is super bright and fruity in the nose, not really distinguishing itself much from its NEIPAs in that regard but I do enjoy it. I’m picking up on aromas of orange juice, lemon zest, toasted grain, peppery hops, crackery malt, light toffee, and pithy grapefruit
In taste it’s a bit more subdued and traditional, and much better than the aroma because of it. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting bready malt, pithy grapefruit, toasted grain, lemon zest, floral hops, light honey, and orange juice. The swallow brings notes of lemon juice, crackery malt, orange zest, floral hops, fresh grass, white pepper, honey, and light gooseberry
A light medium body pairs with moderate carbonation, resulting in a very crisp beer. Finishes very dry with a slight sweetness for balance
I really enjoyed this one. Downright crushable regardless of whether or not you can really define the style, but I don’t really care about that
Jul 17, 2022Alright, the last beer from my mini trip to Tree House earlier in the week and I saved the best for last. This is the highest rated American Blonde Ale on BA, and I’ve been waiting a long time to catch this one. They’ve only brewed it a few times since I’ve started going, but I always seem to miss it. When I saw they had this and I had some free time on a weekday, I knew I had to go. Let’s crack it open and see what it’s all about
Pours a cloudy pale gold with 2 fingers of soapy off white head that slowly fades to a thin cap and leaves decent lacing
This is super bright and fruity in the nose, not really distinguishing itself much from its NEIPAs in that regard but I do enjoy it. I’m picking up on aromas of orange juice, lemon zest, toasted grain, peppery hops, crackery malt, light toffee, and pithy grapefruit
In taste it’s a bit more subdued and traditional, and much better than the aroma because of it. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting bready malt, pithy grapefruit, toasted grain, lemon zest, floral hops, light honey, and orange juice. The swallow brings notes of lemon juice, crackery malt, orange zest, floral hops, fresh grass, white pepper, honey, and light gooseberry
A light medium body pairs with moderate carbonation, resulting in a very crisp beer. Finishes very dry with a slight sweetness for balance
I really enjoyed this one. Downright crushable regardless of whether or not you can really define the style, but I don’t really care about that
Reviewed by Sheppard from Massachusetts
3.79/5 rDev -11.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev -11.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a hazy golden. It tastes how it smells. Some light amounts of mango and grapefruit. Definitely some residual vegetal hop matter. Like in a abrasive hop burn way but close to that. It was light and nice to drink, but definitely far from perfect.
Jun 19, 2022Reviewed by AElfwine_Nerevar from Connecticut
4.27/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Canned: 04/20/21
L: Pours a pale gold color with a full haze. A gentle pour gives a finger and a half of fine, white head with good retention. The head leaves fat rings of lace as it goes down.
S: Oranges, grapefruit, citrus rind, a touch of grainy malt, and a hint of tropical fruit.
T: This one is packed with flavor for a 4.2% ABV beer. I get orange rind, grapefruit flesh, a touch of lemon-lime, a light grainy malt character lending a touch of sweetness, light notes of passionfruit, and a bit of herbal bitterness on the backend and finish.
F: Medium-light body with medium to medium-low carbonation. The mouthfeel is smooth with a bit of creaminess coming in mid palate and riding to the finish which has very light dryness to it.
O: This is an excellent blonde and an excellent example of what can be done with citra in a low ABV beer. If I didn't see the haze I could almost imagine I was drinking a Lawson's Super Session; granted the mouthfeel has definately got a bit of the signature Treehouse house style to it. Highly recommended!
May 13, 2021L: Pours a pale gold color with a full haze. A gentle pour gives a finger and a half of fine, white head with good retention. The head leaves fat rings of lace as it goes down.
S: Oranges, grapefruit, citrus rind, a touch of grainy malt, and a hint of tropical fruit.
T: This one is packed with flavor for a 4.2% ABV beer. I get orange rind, grapefruit flesh, a touch of lemon-lime, a light grainy malt character lending a touch of sweetness, light notes of passionfruit, and a bit of herbal bitterness on the backend and finish.
F: Medium-light body with medium to medium-low carbonation. The mouthfeel is smooth with a bit of creaminess coming in mid palate and riding to the finish which has very light dryness to it.
O: This is an excellent blonde and an excellent example of what can be done with citra in a low ABV beer. If I didn't see the haze I could almost imagine I was drinking a Lawson's Super Session; granted the mouthfeel has definately got a bit of the signature Treehouse house style to it. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by BEERMILER12 from Maine
4.28/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.28/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A: Pours a hazy yellow color with 2 fingers of head that fades down to a thin cap
S: Lots of citrus up front along with some lighter tropical fruit and floral notes
T: Follows the nose. Starts off with the citrus and then slowly picks up some tropical fruit, floral tones, and crackery malt. Lightly bitter. Finishes with lingering citrus
M: Light bodied with moderate carbonation. Soft
O: A very good blonde ale that does a great job highlighting the citra. Super easy to drink. Definitely worth checking out
Apr 25, 2021S: Lots of citrus up front along with some lighter tropical fruit and floral notes
T: Follows the nose. Starts off with the citrus and then slowly picks up some tropical fruit, floral tones, and crackery malt. Lightly bitter. Finishes with lingering citrus
M: Light bodied with moderate carbonation. Soft
O: A very good blonde ale that does a great job highlighting the citra. Super easy to drink. Definitely worth checking out
Eureka - Citra from Tree House Brewing Company
Beer rating:
95 out of
100 with
1011 ratings
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