Meet The Citras
Hop Butcher For The World
- From:
- Hop Butcher For The World
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #1,066 - ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- 90
Ranked #13,282 - Avg:
- 4.1 | pDev: 7.32%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 07, 2023
- Added:
- Dec 06, 2022
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
The groves of Florida and California greet you. Sunshine and citrus. Citrus and sunshine. Green glory and orange clusters in total regalia accompany our latest release. A late entry into Hop Butcher beer of the year, this one is bonkers. All courtesy of two glorious and radiant lots of craft beer’s king. Ladies and gentlemen, meet your favorite citrus-essenced family…say hello to the Citras.
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin
4.41/5 rDev +7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.41/5 rDev +7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Canned 11/15/22
Appearance: Pours a nearly completely hazy (10-15% clarity) light yellow and golden color with a strong white head. SRM of 5-6. (4.00)
Aroma: Strong aromas of ripe orange and grapefruit citrus, tropical peach and melon. Juicy and sweet. (4.25)
Flavor: Strong and ripe flavors of ripe orange and grapefruit citrus, peach, juicy fruit, citrus flower, and some tropical pineapple, melon, and strawberry behind it. Finishes juicy and leans sweet. (4.25)
Feel: Medium-bodied, strong carbonation, Juicy, sweet, but clean and drinkable. (4.25)
Compared to Junkyard Galactic Falconer 1/14/2023: Pours lighter, stronger aromas. More ripe citrus and juiciness. More floral. Less passionfruit and yeast. Juicier, sweeter, and more flavor. Winner: Hop Butcher
Compared to Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue 2/2023: Pours lighter, stronger aromas. More ripe orange, bright and tropical strawberry and pineapple. Juicier and less floral.
Compared to Other Half DDH Green City 3/2023: Pours darker, milder head. Stronger aromas. More citrus, flower, creamsicle. less tropical pineapple, mango, green honeydew melon. Cleaner with a similarly soft body.
Overall: A fantastic NEIPA here. Nice showcase of the Citra hops. tons of ripe grapefruit and orange citrus. Even some floral and tropical pineapple and sweet strawberry notes. Not unlike Pseudo Sue from Toppling Goliath. Ripe, juicy, flavorful, yet clean and drinkable. Masterclass. (Rating: 4.41)
Jan 14, 2023Appearance: Pours a nearly completely hazy (10-15% clarity) light yellow and golden color with a strong white head. SRM of 5-6. (4.00)
Aroma: Strong aromas of ripe orange and grapefruit citrus, tropical peach and melon. Juicy and sweet. (4.25)
Flavor: Strong and ripe flavors of ripe orange and grapefruit citrus, peach, juicy fruit, citrus flower, and some tropical pineapple, melon, and strawberry behind it. Finishes juicy and leans sweet. (4.25)
Feel: Medium-bodied, strong carbonation, Juicy, sweet, but clean and drinkable. (4.25)
Compared to Junkyard Galactic Falconer 1/14/2023: Pours lighter, stronger aromas. More ripe citrus and juiciness. More floral. Less passionfruit and yeast. Juicier, sweeter, and more flavor. Winner: Hop Butcher
Compared to Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue 2/2023: Pours lighter, stronger aromas. More ripe orange, bright and tropical strawberry and pineapple. Juicier and less floral.
Compared to Other Half DDH Green City 3/2023: Pours darker, milder head. Stronger aromas. More citrus, flower, creamsicle. less tropical pineapple, mango, green honeydew melon. Cleaner with a similarly soft body.
Overall: A fantastic NEIPA here. Nice showcase of the Citra hops. tons of ripe grapefruit and orange citrus. Even some floral and tropical pineapple and sweet strawberry notes. Not unlike Pseudo Sue from Toppling Goliath. Ripe, juicy, flavorful, yet clean and drinkable. Masterclass. (Rating: 4.41)
Reviewed by kevanb from Illinois
4.01/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
4.01/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
16oz can, dated 12.06.2022, poured into a 16oz tumbler glass.
The beer pours a medium amber color, very orange with a hazy and cloudy complexion and a finger or two of taut white bubbles, minimal retention and nice lacing. The aroma is pleasant, tons of citrus, wildflower, grass clippings, pine, pale dough and sweet yeast. The flavors are good, bitter citrus peel, bright and tangy citrus juice, pine, grass and earthy green hop, wildflower, bread dough and sweet yeast. The mouthfeel is good, coating and creamy medium body, good heft with a smooth and mildly dry finish.
Verdict: A nice IPA from Hop Butcher. Definitely showcases the Citra hop and is quite fragrant and doesn't feel to heavy or filling for a hazy IPA.
Dec 22, 2022The beer pours a medium amber color, very orange with a hazy and cloudy complexion and a finger or two of taut white bubbles, minimal retention and nice lacing. The aroma is pleasant, tons of citrus, wildflower, grass clippings, pine, pale dough and sweet yeast. The flavors are good, bitter citrus peel, bright and tangy citrus juice, pine, grass and earthy green hop, wildflower, bread dough and sweet yeast. The mouthfeel is good, coating and creamy medium body, good heft with a smooth and mildly dry finish.
Verdict: A nice IPA from Hop Butcher. Definitely showcases the Citra hop and is quite fragrant and doesn't feel to heavy or filling for a hazy IPA.
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.18/5 rDev -22.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.18/5 rDev -22.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Canned 12/6/22; drank 12/14/22 @ the Yarchives.
Opaque yellow/orange appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big off-white head; a thick curtain of lace.
Grapefruit, dank ganja & pine notes in the nose. A bit harsh & abrasive.
Medium thick, sticky mouthfeel.
Dry grapefruit & dank ganja flavors; dry pine notes on the finish.
Dry, abrasive & not very enjoyable. Not one I'll seek out again.
Dec 15, 2022Opaque yellow/orange appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big off-white head; a thick curtain of lace.
Grapefruit, dank ganja & pine notes in the nose. A bit harsh & abrasive.
Medium thick, sticky mouthfeel.
Dry grapefruit & dank ganja flavors; dry pine notes on the finish.
Dry, abrasive & not very enjoyable. Not one I'll seek out again.
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