Citra Pale Ale
Upslope Brewing Company - Lee Hill
- From:
- Upslope Brewing Company - Lee Hill
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
Ranked #460 - ABV:
- 5.8%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #20,565 - Avg:
- 3.91 | pDev: 8.95%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 42
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 07, 2025
- Added:
- Nov 21, 2014
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 20
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
Prominently featuring Citra hops, our Citra Pale Ale delivers pungent grapefruit and tropical fruit aromas on the nose with a semi-dry finish. Juicy notes imparted by the hops pair with the light caramel malt character to balance this drinkable, “go-to” American Pale Ale.
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Reviewed by Parmesan from Colorado
3.77/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
L: Pours a pale yellow gold with a medium white head and thick lacing on the glass.
S: Lots of citrus hops, lemon and grapefruit and a light sweetness. Definitely a pale ale.
T: Lemony and grapefruit with hints of orange and a medium sweetness and medium happiness.
F: Medium body and good carbonation
O: Pretty decent fruity pale ale
Jan 12, 2025S: Lots of citrus hops, lemon and grapefruit and a light sweetness. Definitely a pale ale.
T: Lemony and grapefruit with hints of orange and a medium sweetness and medium happiness.
F: Medium body and good carbonation
O: Pretty decent fruity pale ale
Reviewed by vinicole from England
3.58/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.58/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Can. Clear light amber. Thin bubbly head.
Oranges and lemons with some tropical fruits when smelt. Hints of barley sugar.
Tastes like the aroma.
Light carbonation and midling body.
Straightforward APA.
Feb 04, 2023Oranges and lemons with some tropical fruits when smelt. Hints of barley sugar.
Tastes like the aroma.
Light carbonation and midling body.
Straightforward APA.
Reviewed by flyingpig from Scotland
3.74/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
355ml can from Home Bargains (£2.39):
Very clear amber & a half cm white head that's bubbly with some visible carbonation too. Pine, citrus & mango open the nose, some grapefruit & peach too; definitely fruity & tropical. It's a similar taste, lots of citrus & tropical flavours, mango & peach with lychee & grapefruit too. It's balanced & fresh, not overly bitter or hoppy but very easy drinking.
Feb 03, 2023Very clear amber & a half cm white head that's bubbly with some visible carbonation too. Pine, citrus & mango open the nose, some grapefruit & peach too; definitely fruity & tropical. It's a similar taste, lots of citrus & tropical flavours, mango & peach with lychee & grapefruit too. It's balanced & fresh, not overly bitter or hoppy but very easy drinking.
Reviewed by JZH1000 from Colorado
4.09/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.09/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12oz can best by November 16, 2022
On the pour an impressive 4 finger head with enough structure to poke above the glass. Some lacing is left, but it's a bit fizzy looking. The body is a clear, rich gold, with active fine carbonation.
Aroma is a super bright and fruity tropical citrus with grapefruit, lemon, as well as some pineapple guava notes. Very clean but bright ueast with a light backbone of 2 row in the back.
Taste is almost nicer than the aroma. A bit less bright, but that's because the malt is present and doing a great job of balancing. The hops are bright but with a modern west coast vibe, but not as overbearing as in a true IPA
Feel is drinkable and refreshing, but full bodied. The bitterness slows you down a bit, but it keeps things crisp, and the fruity notes makes everything stay light.
Overall this is a good pale ale that sits a bit closer to session IPA than dales, but carries much more body and personality than an actual "session IPA". Bright and refreshing but very balanced and full of character.
Oct 09, 2022On the pour an impressive 4 finger head with enough structure to poke above the glass. Some lacing is left, but it's a bit fizzy looking. The body is a clear, rich gold, with active fine carbonation.
Aroma is a super bright and fruity tropical citrus with grapefruit, lemon, as well as some pineapple guava notes. Very clean but bright ueast with a light backbone of 2 row in the back.
Taste is almost nicer than the aroma. A bit less bright, but that's because the malt is present and doing a great job of balancing. The hops are bright but with a modern west coast vibe, but not as overbearing as in a true IPA
Feel is drinkable and refreshing, but full bodied. The bitterness slows you down a bit, but it keeps things crisp, and the fruity notes makes everything stay light.
Overall this is a good pale ale that sits a bit closer to session IPA than dales, but carries much more body and personality than an actual "session IPA". Bright and refreshing but very balanced and full of character.
Reviewed by Taybeh from Minnesota
3.85/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
From a 12 oz single can, a day or two after the best by date, into a Junkyard Brewing snifter, looks great, a clear and glowing kind of peachy amber with a 1 finger sudsy cottony white head, great lacing. Nose is pungent and serious deeper dimensions of citra: lychee, overripe orange and grapefruit, the malt is hard to discern. Taste follows the nose, though I definitely pick up on a little caramalt which works well with the juicy citra; on the finish there is a little cantaloupe or some kind of round melon notes. Moderate body, moderate carb, moderate bitterness. Tasty, refreshing, and full of flavor.
Sep 04, 2022
Reviewed by ZAP from Minnesota
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L-Oak colored...minimal head
S-Nice citra hop aroma. Nothing catty here. Citrus (limes)
T-Good hop flavor to this without an abundance of bitterness and also without an abundance of the sweeter hazy IPA flavors. Just a nice lime, orange rind, peach, apricot hop flavor with a malt backing that adds just a touch of candied sweetness.
F-Medium to light medium bodied...clean...drinks easy.
O-Something about this grabs me. Probably the way the hops lend true flavors without being overdone. Nothing spectacular but a good drinking APA with some nice clean hop flavors.
Feb 12, 2022S-Nice citra hop aroma. Nothing catty here. Citrus (limes)
T-Good hop flavor to this without an abundance of bitterness and also without an abundance of the sweeter hazy IPA flavors. Just a nice lime, orange rind, peach, apricot hop flavor with a malt backing that adds just a touch of candied sweetness.
F-Medium to light medium bodied...clean...drinks easy.
O-Something about this grabs me. Probably the way the hops lend true flavors without being overdone. Nothing spectacular but a good drinking APA with some nice clean hop flavors.
Reviewed by jadpsu from Georgia
4.08/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.08/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Variety pack can with a best buy date of 11/22/21 opened on 12/21/21.
LOOK: Pours a clear light gold with some orange hues and an off white heat that demonstrates some nice retention as well as side glass lacing.
AROMA: Some sharp aromatic scents led by tropical, citrus grapefruit and spice pepper hops.
TASTE: More of the same along with a light caramel malt character.
Another easy to drink offering from Upslope this time as a drinkable American Pale Ale.
Dec 22, 2021LOOK: Pours a clear light gold with some orange hues and an off white heat that demonstrates some nice retention as well as side glass lacing.
AROMA: Some sharp aromatic scents led by tropical, citrus grapefruit and spice pepper hops.
TASTE: More of the same along with a light caramel malt character.
Another easy to drink offering from Upslope this time as a drinkable American Pale Ale.
Reviewed by mushroomcloud from Texas
4.19/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz can with a best by date of DEC 18 21, opened 11-26-21.
1+ finger white head, dense and pillowy with very good retention.
Golden and clear with ample swirling carbonation. Rings of lace left behind.
Citrus, peach, and floral qualities in a pleasant aroma.
Fresh, bright flavors of citrus (orange blossom) and stone fruit.
Light body and bright entry with medium levels of carbonation. Mild bitterness in a tasty finish.
Very Good.
Nov 27, 20211+ finger white head, dense and pillowy with very good retention.
Golden and clear with ample swirling carbonation. Rings of lace left behind.
Citrus, peach, and floral qualities in a pleasant aroma.
Fresh, bright flavors of citrus (orange blossom) and stone fruit.
Light body and bright entry with medium levels of carbonation. Mild bitterness in a tasty finish.
Very Good.
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