Citrum
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From:
BRU Handbuilt Ales
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
7.2%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 10.5%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
14
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 02, 2015
Added:
Feb 24, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by katan:
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Reviewed by katan from Colorado

3.87/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
22oz into a pint

A - Pours a dark orange color. Lots of frothy white head, lacing galore. Very clear.

S - A light citrus hop nose combined with a strong malty sweetness. More malty than I think most AIPAs would be. Deeper inhaling reveals some more earthy hop notes.

T - Starts off lightly malty, citrus hops and a hint of a grainy backdrop. Lemon makes an appearance as well, complementing the citrus. Juniper berries sneak in, adding a fairly balanced while fruity flavor. Finishes with more juniper flavors and a hint of random other spicies.

M - A full bodied beer, moderate to light carbonation. Comes off a bit hefty, sugary and sweet. The alcohol is well hidden.

O/D - If you are looking for an American IPA, you probably will be disappointed here. THis beer has a more unique build to it from the lemon and juniper.
Mar 30, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.37 by daem3384 from California

Dec 02, 2015
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Rated by jacobdunne from Colorado

4.09/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Enjoyable and drinkable IPA. It didn't stand out amidst the other IPAs I've had recently, but definitely worth trying!
Jun 01, 2015
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Rated by Len_DerPants from Colorado

4.38/5  rDev +15%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Not sure why Citrum is listed as 'retired' - it most certainly is not retired. It's one of Bru's flagship beers, and it's excellent.
May 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Apr 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaydoc from Kansas

Oct 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by EnojysAnyBeer from Colorado

Oct 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Knobs303 from Colorado

Jul 23, 2014
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Reviewed by ArrogantB from Colorado

3.16/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
On tap at the brewery and described as an American IPA. Orange yellow color, soapy head. Aroma was mildly hoppy. Flavor started out sort of grainy and then finished pretty bitter. Overall I wasn't impressed and I really don't think I'd order this again.
Feb 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by ste5venla from California

Dec 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrIPA from Michigan

Oct 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jason from Massachusetts

Oct 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by MarkyMOD from Colorado

Mar 23, 2013
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Reviewed by mmapes from Colorado

3.46/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Bottle number 341/396. Label lists ingredients as: malted barley, chinook & cascade hops, fresh lemon zest, juniper berries, american ale yeast, patience, passion, & a whole lot of love. Invitation to receive the recipe via e-mail from the brewer. Label also says "never filtered. naturally carbonated."

Poured into stemmed goblet (from Upslope). Large head with fine bubbles on a slightly cloudy copper body. Scent is clean fresh hops -- citrus, maybe orange.

First sip: lighter bodied, lighter flavored than I expected from the scent. A little bitter, a little sour, with a grainy finish.

Later sips: Let's call it medium bodied. Not as big or bold as some other Colorado IPAs. The hop/citrus bite dissipates quickly. Much less aggressive than expected. It's nice for a toned-down version of an IPA, if that's what you like. More quaffable than its more powerful cousins. Might pair with something savory but not overpowering, like roast chicken.

A strange concotion. Starts like an IPA, but ends up being much milder. Probably not something I'd reach for.
Feb 24, 2013
Citrum from BRU Handbuilt Ales
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 14 ratings