Citra 7 IPA
Saint Archer Brewing Co.
- From:
- Saint Archer Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.07 | pDev: 8.11%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 9
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Oct 22, 2021
- Added:
- Aug 26, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 6
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
The new limited hop varietal Idaho 7 made its way to Saint Archer and we're thrilled to present a new beer with this hop as the centerpiece. Coupling the new Idaho 7 with classic Citra has provided a unique hop profile resulting in a balance of soft apricot and bright lemon. By creating a blend of classic and brand new flavors, we have constructed a fresh IPA that will provide a new take on the notorious west coast style.
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Reviewed by sjrider from California
4.02/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can pour - clear deep gold/orangeish color with whits head leaving foamy/frosty lacing. Nose is citrus with herbal grassy notes.Taste follows with more citrus and bit of pine. Lingering mild bite on the finish.
Oct 22, 2021
Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
3.47/5 rDev -14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev -14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Had this for the first time in September 2017.
Pours a light amber color with 1/2" white head. Aroma had little Citra, most Saint Archer ipas have been pretty aromatic hop wise, so it was a little bit of a surprise that this one showed up below average for them. What is the 7 about? Are there 6 other less aromatic hop varieties in here, but they pimped the word Citra on the can? Possible after the mundane nose. I guess its the Idaho 7 (less sexy) hop series that it comes from.
Taste was more like a mildly muted version of their other ipas. Its good, but the Idaho 7 seems to have a bigger role at every stage of this beer than the Citra. Wasn't getting much in the way of commercial tug jobs re: stone fruit, I guess the lemon was there a little, that grapefruit, lemon, pine familiarity. Idaho 7 is kinda similar to Simcoe here. Body otherwise is with that mild crystal content that isn't problematic here, other than it might provide a little unintentional cover for the Citra.
Aug 14, 2020Pours a light amber color with 1/2" white head. Aroma had little Citra, most Saint Archer ipas have been pretty aromatic hop wise, so it was a little bit of a surprise that this one showed up below average for them. What is the 7 about? Are there 6 other less aromatic hop varieties in here, but they pimped the word Citra on the can? Possible after the mundane nose. I guess its the Idaho 7 (less sexy) hop series that it comes from.
Taste was more like a mildly muted version of their other ipas. Its good, but the Idaho 7 seems to have a bigger role at every stage of this beer than the Citra. Wasn't getting much in the way of commercial tug jobs re: stone fruit, I guess the lemon was there a little, that grapefruit, lemon, pine familiarity. Idaho 7 is kinda similar to Simcoe here. Body otherwise is with that mild crystal content that isn't problematic here, other than it might provide a little unintentional cover for the Citra.
Reviewed by jwc215 from Arizona
4.1/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz. can - canned on 02/04/2019 stamped on bottom:
Pours orange amber with a thin white lasting head. Lacing sticks.
The smell is of citrus and tropical fruitiness - orange, grapefruit, mango with a pine spiciness.
The taste is of citrus with a hint of pine - Spicy bitter bite in the finish. My original thought was a 4.0 but it does improve the more I sip on it.
It has a chewy, medium body.
This has a nice blend of Citra and Idaho 7 hops with enough malt to pull it together. A West Coast style, enjoyable IPA!
Mar 20, 2019Pours orange amber with a thin white lasting head. Lacing sticks.
The smell is of citrus and tropical fruitiness - orange, grapefruit, mango with a pine spiciness.
The taste is of citrus with a hint of pine - Spicy bitter bite in the finish. My original thought was a 4.0 but it does improve the more I sip on it.
It has a chewy, medium body.
This has a nice blend of Citra and Idaho 7 hops with enough malt to pull it together. A West Coast style, enjoyable IPA!
Rated by Sherrera1118 from Washington
5/5 rDev +22.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +22.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
If you like citra and hops this beer is for you. It is one of my new favorite IPA's. I
Nov 29, 2017
Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina
4/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Picked up a single from TW Arrowhead 10-9-17 for $1.99. Canned on 9-8-17.
Beer poured golden orange with a solid white head that had some good hang time.
Nose is oranges forward, very nice.
Taste is orange forward balanced nicely by a decent sized malt base, with a touch of pith in the finish to let you know this is an IPA.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied and refreshing.
Overall a very solid beer that is worthy of a shot!
Nov 19, 2017Beer poured golden orange with a solid white head that had some good hang time.
Nose is oranges forward, very nice.
Taste is orange forward balanced nicely by a decent sized malt base, with a touch of pith in the finish to let you know this is an IPA.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied and refreshing.
Overall a very solid beer that is worthy of a shot!
Reviewed by mactrail from Washington
3.99/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.99/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
The delirious aroma of ffuity hops is the main attraction. I hope others will try this combination of Citra and Idaho 7. Quite acidic, light and spritzy. Thin body, a real zinger, and then quite bitter in the aftertaste. Aroma of mango and orange, more in the taste.
With the resources of MillerCoors behind the brewery, they have done a good job here. My other favorite was the Mosaic DIPA of 2015. The best hops that money could buy, apparently . From the 12 oz can purchased at Elizabeth Station in far north Washington.
Sep 28, 2017With the resources of MillerCoors behind the brewery, they have done a good job here. My other favorite was the Mosaic DIPA of 2015. The best hops that money could buy, apparently . From the 12 oz can purchased at Elizabeth Station in far north Washington.
Reviewed by kaseydad from California
4/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a lightly hazy straw/Amber color with decent lacing.
Nice whiffs of pineapple, orange and grass.
Taste is a bit on the hoppier side with lime, lemon, And pine. Good bite back on each sip. Long bitter aftertaste.
Overall I enjoyed this. Had to 'find' it in Tracy Ca by chance but hoping the distribution widens. Pretty good and an easy multiple drinker.
Sep 09, 2017Nice whiffs of pineapple, orange and grass.
Taste is a bit on the hoppier side with lime, lemon, And pine. Good bite back on each sip. Long bitter aftertaste.
Overall I enjoyed this. Had to 'find' it in Tracy Ca by chance but hoping the distribution widens. Pretty good and an easy multiple drinker.
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