Time to taste the
Citra Blonde Ale! It has been
in the keg for about two and a half weeks, and turns out to be an incredible beer.
- The Basics
- Original gravity = 1.049; final gravity = 1.015; abv = 4.5%; estimated IBU = 19
- Appearance
- Clear with just a very faint haze. The head is white, medium-fine, of moderate size, and persistent.
- Aroma
- Very lightly malty, with a refreshing hint of citrus.
- Flavor
- "Juicy" is the best descriptor; that flavor is robust but not overwhelming. The hops are definitely in the foreground, and I can pick out light citrus. It's really interesting how "juicy" this beer is - I can't say I've ever picked up on this before in my beers, but it's definitely there. It's almost like a bit of watermelon was squeezed into the beer. The hops are noticeable more for the flavoring and aroma than bitterness.
- Mouthfeel
- Moderate body and carbonation, as is appropriate for this style.
- Would I brew this again?
- Absolutely! This is an incredibly tasty beer, which really nails a unique set of flavors and aromas. I love pretty much everything about it! The special techniques--including no-sparge--as well as the Citra hops added up to something quite nice. It's interesting how different it is as a blonde ale from my other favored recipe, the Summer Blonde Ale.
- Overall Rating
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