The Citizen
DC Brau Brewing Co.

The CitizenThe Citizen
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From:
DC Brau Brewing Co.
 
District of Columbia, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
7%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.54 | pDev: 12.43%
Reviews:
96
Ratings:
510
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 10, 2020
Added:
Jul 13, 2011
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  76
The Citizen Belgian Ale is inspired by the timeless Tripel style ales of Belgium. Using a traditional high gravity "Abbey" yeast strain that encourages the production of highly palatable ethanol notes supported by Aromatic and "The Citizen" also exhibits the noble hop spiciness that is common to most Belgian Ales. Reigning in at 7.0% ABV this is the Brau's strongest offering in our flagship portfolio. Become a Citizen of the world, one sip at a time!
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Ratings by J_Barrett:
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Rated by J_Barrett from Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +20.1%

Jan 12, 2014
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

2.54/5  rDev -28.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
April 9th, 2016 - The parade of DC Brau brews continues with The Citizen, and it's foxy orange color. The aroma is slightly sweet and leads with banana and pear, and follows with some white grape, cinnamon and a little light brown sugar. This appealing aroma is somewhat weakened by the immediate sensation of a flat carbonation on the taste, which is exacerbated by the lighter body. As for the taste, is dry and grainy, a little like a saison, but absolutely nowhere near the fruity esters of a Belgian yeast.
Aug 10, 2020
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Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland

3.76/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Hazy gold appearance with a small white head and light lacing. Yeasty aroma with a touch of soft fruit. Moderately hopped taste, with sweet malts up front, some breadiness, melons, and a bit of pepper in the aftertaste. Medium bodied, moderately carbonated mouthfeel leading to a lingering finish.
May 28, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by imperialking from Illinois

Apr 17, 2020
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Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

4/5  rDev +13%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very nice Belgian pale ale. Served on tap at Capitol City Brewing. Golden orange with a swirl of foam on top. Very nice, and typical Belgian characteristics: fruity, bubblegum aromas. Sweet flavor, with clove, spice, and a peppery kick.
May 19, 2019
 
Rated: 3.81 by carrcolind from District of Columbia

Dec 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by bpfrush from Wisconsin

Sep 28, 2018
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Reviewed by Horation from Maryland

2.06/5  rDev -41.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
I don't like Belgian beers in general, but since it was advertised as a Belgian IPA, I thought what the heck. Ick. Tastes like stale bread soaked in alcohol. Now the other 5-1/2 beers are in the fridge just staring at me, reminding me of what a terrible mistake I made. Please, God, make it go away. I had to mix the 1/2 beer I did drink with Bing cherry soda just to get it down. OMG. Yuk. Ick.
Aug 18, 2018
 
Rated: 3.65 by mkholmes25 from Virginia

Jul 09, 2018
 
Rated: 3.35 by mintzmeet from Washington

Apr 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.49 by hairnic from District of Columbia

Apr 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.54 by meatyard from Florida

Mar 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by ArnoldBlumenthal from Maryland

Jan 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4.04 by JasonLWest from Georgia

Jan 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rammed96 from Maryland

Dec 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.6 by ryan_sprayberry from Texas

Dec 22, 2017
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Reviewed by daliandragon from Maryland

3.74/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Visited DC Brau at the brewery for growler fills last week and was pretty impressed with their setup. This is one I hadn't tried so it seemed a fitting time. Pours a cider look with a head that doesn't last and notes of grapeskin, pear, and clove.

This starts with the expected crystal malts and light fruits but also has a dry finish with a touch of alcohol and honey. A little graininess in the texture and aftertaste. Not my favorite of their beers but pretty good for what it is.
Dec 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.46 by Hopfenpeter from Maryland

Sep 23, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.96/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This was poured into a chalice. The appearance was a hazy bronzed orange color with a one finger white foamy head that dissipated within about less than forty seconds. Concave lacing rings around the glass in a mess sort of way. The smell had a spritzy sort of spiced orange juice and orange peel. Slight floral and grassy qualities roam about but mostly in a separated sort of weird way. The taste was moderately sweet with an ample spice and a slight sweet grassy to semi-sweet bubblegum here and there. A semi-dry sweet finish ends the taste. On the palate, this one sat about a light on the body with a good sessionability about it. The carbonation seemed good for the style and for me. Dry fruity notes roll over my tongue. Overall, I say this was a good Belgian pale ale.
Jun 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.11 by HyphenatedAmerican from Virginia

Apr 24, 2017
The Citizen from DC Brau Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 510 ratings