C. I. T. R. A. (Citra Is Truly Really Awesome)
Sapwood Cellars Brewery in Columbia, Maryland, United States 🇺🇸
IPA - Imperial New England / Hazy Series|
Score
7.51
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DIPA with Citra® Pellets, Citra Cryo®, Citra YCH 301 (Frozen Fresh Hop Cryo), Citra YCH 701 (Oil-Enriched Extract), Citra YCH 702 (Super-Critical CO2 Extract),
Collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops
Our friends at Yakima Chief Hops (a grower-owned hop processor) sent us just about every version of Citra they make to express the depth and intensity of one of our favorite varieties! In addition to the usual pellets and Cryo, that also included CItra 301 (essentially fresh green hops run through the Cryo process), 702 (supercritical CO2-extracted liquid added to the whirlpool), and 701 (steam-extracted liquid added right before canning)! It's the most intense expression of Citra we've ever created!
Collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops
Our friends at Yakima Chief Hops (a grower-owned hop processor) sent us just about every version of Citra they make to express the depth and intensity of one of our favorite varieties! In addition to the usual pellets and Cryo, that also included CItra 301 (essentially fresh green hops run through the Cryo process), 702 (supercritical CO2-extracted liquid added to the whirlpool), and 701 (steam-extracted liquid added right before canning)! It's the most intense expression of Citra we've ever created!
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8.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 10
Texture 10
Overall 9
16 oz can. Aroma of orange, tangerine, grapefruit. In the flavor it is like a cross pollination of a white grapefruit and a orange. Shows a very subtle citrus pith bitterness and still has a large juice element to it. The smooth mouth feel is velvet smooth with totally hidden alcohol. One of the top IPA’s I have tried in years. Gosh DAMN! Wish I had another can of this!
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on 23 Aug 2025
at 01:14
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Can (6/24/25) shared by CLW--thanks, Chris! Cloudy dark yellow with thin cap of head and persistent ring, soapy lacing. Aroma is super strong tangerine, grapefruit, mild herb. Taste follows aroma, late yeast. Smooth, creamy, velvety texture, soft carbonation, finish as taste. No sign of alcohol. Absolutely wonderful treatment of Citra.
Tried
from Can
on 23 Aug 2025
at 01:11