Citra Noel
Columbus Brewing Company

Citra NoelCitra Noel
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From:
Columbus Brewing Company
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
7.3%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.04 | pDev: 8.17%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
117
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 09, 2022
Added:
Nov 04, 2016
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  26
Welcome to a new holiday tradition. Our mahogany colored ale features tropical fruit notes from Citra® hops and has a deep rich malt character.
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Rated: 4.06 by Curt3 from Ohio

Feb 09, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by KT3418 from Colorado

Jan 29, 2022
 
Rated: 4.16 by Meddwol from Michigan

Dec 24, 2021
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Reviewed by Seejae from Ohio

3.94/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a golden chocolate, heavy dense head, light to moderate lacing. Not much on the nose, mostly fresh citrus and some malty sweetness. This sits immediately upon the tongue, lots of carbonation, like a cauldron of citrus. This gets better sip by sip. I was expecting this to be dominated by the malts and adjuncts as is the case with most X-mas fare. This is really hop forward considering the malty appearance. Great holiday beer.
Dec 11, 2021
 
Rated: 3.9 by Casterbridge from Connecticut

Dec 10, 2021
 
Rated: 3.85 by Lukass from Ohio

Dec 03, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Skellbop from New York

Mar 13, 2021
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Reviewed by Danzifer from Ohio

4.03/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The citra hops really saves this beer as personally, I'm not into most Christmasy sorts of flavors. If I wouldn't know any better it's their very Citra IPA, only modified.
Nov 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4.41 by a_silva_016 from Arizona

Jan 20, 2020
 
Rated: 4.09 by kingJaime from Ohio

Jan 11, 2020
 
Rated: 4.55 by MEEK6382 from Ohio

Jan 06, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by PatrickCT from Connecticut

Dec 28, 2019
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Reviewed by GrumpyGas from Illinois

3.96/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle dated 11/20/19 exhibits a healthy ruddy, clear, amber colored body briefly supporting a rich, off-white cap of tight bubbles, and leaving steps of webbed lacing.

Aromas and flavors of toffee, caramel, sticky buns, pineapple, grapefruit, and pine combine to form a more perfect union. I think I have had this in a Christmas pastry; interesting and enjoyable in this beer without being overly sweet.

Mouthfeel is lighter and just short of sticky, with a clean finish.

Overall a very nice holiday red.
Dec 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by mschrei from Illinois

Dec 25, 2019
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Reviewed by cjgiant from District of Columbia

4.06/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle 11/20:
Dark rust colored beer has a dense top and a clear body. Lacing is a leopard skin of amber foam remnants.

Nose is amber malt toasty malt with a piney hop back with a thin citrus strain in between. Taste has a little caramel and a light orange marmalade toast impression up front. Middle gets some grapefruit pith leading towards a classic pith/pine ending.

All things stay in balance and work together to produce a lovely-looking, tasty amber pale ale.
Dec 25, 2019
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Reviewed by Lingenbrau from Oregon

4.08/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Beautiful brick red beer, nice clarity, smooth light tan head with mild retention and lacing.

Aroma reminds me of SN Celebration with a splash of pineapple. Grapefruit dominance over pine and a touch of caramel.

Flavor follows with a nice citrus encompassing the lightly sweet caramel. Pine, pineapple, melon, and toasted bread sit on the back burner.

It's a bit sweet and a bit thin, but there is a balancing bitterness. The dry finish makes it exceptionally easy to drink and the elevated abv goes unnoticed.

A very good winter ale overall. A nice play between a winter warmer and an IPA. Huge thanks to Corey for the bottle.

Cheers and Merry Christmas.
Dec 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4.03 by DrewTheBrew from Ohio

Dec 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.77 by guzzleacoldone from Ohio

Dec 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.77 by Lelampp from Ohio

Dec 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.73 by DougT from Ohio

Dec 06, 2019
Citra Noel from Columbus Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 117 ratings