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Citra Bro
Alpha Acid Brewing Co.

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From:
Alpha Acid Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #238
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
94
Ranked #2,822
Avg:
4.35 | pDev: 5.75%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
21
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 18, 2024
Added:
Jan 30, 2015
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  1
No description / notes.
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Ratings by nygannon:
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Rated by nygannon from California

4.45/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Feb 01, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.43 by dbauer from California

Feb 18, 2024
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Rated by entheos from California

4.63/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
This is awesome!
Feb 28, 2021
 
Rated: 4.16 by GaryDean from California

Jun 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by cherche from Washington

Sep 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.54 by JayMacIntosh from California

Jul 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.46 by pugartheterrible from California

May 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by Brewcycler from California

Aug 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.17 by leilei143 from California

Aug 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.49 by Highbury09 from North Carolina

Aug 06, 2015
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Reviewed by Hop_God from California

3.86/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A: golden orange, slightly hazy
S: Good tropical punch, def citra hops loaded.
T: fruits, hops, and a bit salty.
F: fair amount of carbonation. chewy
O: Pretty decent attempt at an all Citra DIPA. Could use some refining but it is on the right track.
Jul 31, 2015
 
Rated: 4.43 by Dodgerrigo77 from California

Jun 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.27 by kiki3drt292 from California

Feb 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.12 by CheapBeerBuzz from California

Feb 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.56 by HopHead84 from California

Feb 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.53 by smekermann from Canada (BC)

Feb 06, 2015
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Reviewed by RBassSFHOPit2ME from California

3.86/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Gourmet Haus in Redwood City.

SUPER excited when I saw this becuase their 650 IPA has been dialed in so well, that IMHO it rivals any of BA's top 10.

Onto the beer in discussion, Citra BRO!

All the flavors are right. Juicy candied oranges, pineapple, tangerine & a passion fruit - Guava thing going on. Dank. Booze!

Smell the same. Pungent and ripe.

This beer is faulted on not masking the booze well at all. Granted it's 9.5%ABV but I've had 11% DIPAs do a better job hiding the booziness. It really takes away from everything else it has going for it. The flavor of alcohol equals everything the hops bring to the table.

Other than that, again. Everything else is great. This beer has a lot of potential. The next batch will get cleaned up some I'm sure....
Feb 06, 2015
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Reviewed by Pliny_the_Self-righteous from California

4.37/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Draft @ Ale Arsenal on 2/4/15. Pours golden in color with 1 finger of white head and nice lacing. Aroma is guava, mango, pineapple and citrus…tropical bliss! Beer is medium bodied, smooth, but not fully clarified. Palate is piney bitterness, with a fair amount of citrus, mango and malty sweetness. This is a nicely balanced DIPA and very easy to drink.
Feb 05, 2015
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Reviewed by AgentMunky from New York

4.26/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Served in a Teku glass at Ale Arsenal.

A: Clear-pale gold with a bit of head and nice lacing.

S: Juicy as hell. Sweet, bright, fruity, and fresh. Good stuff.

T: In a word-- yum. I expect a bit of sweetness from DIPAs, but this edges a bit more to the candyish than anticipated. The 100% Citra hop bill is providing a lot of juiciness (a LOT) but very little detectable bitterness. This will be a boon to many, but I miss the bitter edge. Candied mango and a touch of earthiness.

M: Smooth and full and pleasant.

O: Alpha Acid is killing it -- the 650 IPA is getting better each batch, and Belmonterweisse is basically perfect -- and this beer is no exception. Granted, a consummate double IPA exclusively utilizing my second-favorite hop was unlikely to go amiss, but it's always nice to be pandered to. Highly recommended to people that like beer.
Feb 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4.45 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Jan 31, 2015
Citra Bro from Alpha Acid Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 21 ratings