Citra Little Thing IPA
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

I love both citrus and IPA. This beer expertly blends the two into a smooth mixture

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mildly hazy, tangerine yellow body; decent head, white, lasting, somewhat dense and mildly creamy texture. Very faint citrus nose. Wonderful flavor; delicate oat backdrop with an orange undertone; well-balanced, generally mild overall bitterness that nicely complements the malt backbone. Medium-heavy body; gentle coarseness on the palate; party juicy, partly dry mouthfeel.

This little number somewhat surprised me with 1) the ABV -- I expected a lower figure -- and 2) the rich yet balanced flavor is very, very tasty. While I didn't get much info from the aroma, every other aspect of this beer is pretty darn fine. Very, very good overall.

ABV: 7.5%; pouring temperature: 45.5 ℉; canning info: 53 PKGD 111825
Source: beer trade with @LesDewitt4beer

 

Pours a hazy golden color with a 1/2F head and moderate lacing.

Smells of slightly dank piney and floral, hops.

Tastes of lightly tart grapefruit, tangy wheat and orange with a lightly salty bitter finish.

Medium light body and carbonation. Smooth, dry mouthfeel.

This is a nice , tasty , lightly juicy brew. I'd buyn this again.

Packaged January 13, enjoyed on March 22, 2026 - poured from a 12oz can into a Duralex tumbler.

Hazy jasmine body with a fleeting ghost white cap, receding to a lasting collar and surface slick. Fine sandy lacing, average retention.

Lovely aroma suggests crushed orange with hints of white grape. Vaguely catty and floral as the ale warms.

Honey, marmalade, tangerine soda - sweet with a moderate but transient bitterness. Medium-dry, slightly herbal/grassy finish.

Medium-light bodied, soft yet fizzy. ABV is restrained.

A decent if unremarkable example of the style.

A: hazy; medium gold in color; a 2 finger finely pored ivory head that receded to a thin cap; nice lacing;

S: muddled citrus with a touch of dankness;

T: follows the nose from start to finish; mild bitterness at the end;

M; medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: both the aroma and flavor weren’t as bright as I would have liked;

12 oz can pkgd 11/18/25 into a Becher.
L: Pours a deep straw medium gold color with light steady carbo, a 2" pillowy white head , multiple pours rqr'd, head remains creamy then slowly recedes to froth, heavy scattered frothy lacing.
S: Lightly dank, citrus, zest, slightly pungent.
T: The taste is like Tang or some kind of OJ you can cut thin, orange is the dominant taste, a hint of white grape, grapefruit zest, distant caramelization.
F: Lightly brisk, juicy, medium-light bodied mouthfeel with a medium-short length finish.
O: Super easy to drink with quite a light mouthfeel and body. Expertly masked ABV with no trace. It might be a bit thin for some but its power makes up for it. It is very good to excellent in its style.

 

 

 

 

Pours light gold/ orange with about a finger of head. Smells like a citra IPA: the fruit and citrus smell prominent with a little rocket fuel. The taste is fruity, citrusy, there’s a nice little bitterness there but well balanced, a little dry, some malt, maybe oats or wheat, and it’s probably more of a hybrid than a hazy. This is another decent IPA from SN, and the Citra with 7.5 ABV make it worth a sixer anyway, cheers

 

Can poured into a Mountain Rambler Brewery pint glass

A: Pours hazy golden amber with a frothy eggshell white head that settles to a firm layer and laces beautifully.

S: Ripe citrus, floral notes, tropical and stone fruit with a hint of melon, a touch of pine, slightly bready biscuity malt, a touch of wheat, and caramel honey sweetness.

T: Juicy citrus, big orange/tangerine, plus lemon and grapefruit, ripe tropical and stone fruit, peach, mango, passion fruit, and apricot, floral notes, a little resinous pine, slightly bready biscuity malt, a touch of wheat, and caramel honey sweetness.

M: A bit on the fuller side of medium body, moderate carbonation, soft on the palate.

O: Sometimes you don't need to overthink it. Feature Citra, balance with Simcoe, *boom* instant crowd pleaser. While I wish it was just a touch brighter, especially on the nose, I'm not mad at it. Solid grocery store grab.