Citrus Mistress
Hop Valley Brewing Company in Eugene, Oregon, United States 🇺🇸
IPA - West Coast Regular|
Score
7.18
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A blend of northwest hops known for their tropical fruit and citrus characteristics, complimented by the addition of grapefruit peel, give this northwest IPA a peachy apricot nose that transitions to the bitterness of grapefruit peel in the finish. Citrus Mistress sets the tone for citrus inspired beers everywhere.
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7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
I was expecting more of a Citra presence, but this came off as more of a pale ale. Light citrusy aroma and taste, but not enough bitterness to be in IPA territory. A good beer, but not a great IPA.
Tried
on 12 Aug 2014
at 21:41
8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 9
12 oz. bottle from De Bierkoning @ home. Amber color, hazy. Off white head with little retention. Aroma’s: strong resin at first, mellowing a bit later, citrus (peel), light malty sweetness. Retronasal there’s hop bitterness, citruspeel, grapefruit juice, less resin. Flavor is bitter with light sweetness and light citrussy sourness. Medium bodied. Finishes somewhat dry and long lasting bitter. Lovely and very refreshing.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jul 2014
at 09:49
9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 10
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Imported from my RateBeer account as Hop Valley Citrus Mistress (by Hop Valley Brewing Company (Tenth and Blake - Molson Coors)):
Aroma: 10/10, Appearance: 4/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 18/20, MyTotalScore: 4.5/5
19/VII/14 - 12Fl. Oz. bottle from Biernavigatie (webshop, NL) @ home - BB: n/a but had just come in, so fairly fresh I dare say! (2014-822)
Clear deep orange beer, creamy irregular off-white head, pretty stable, bit adhesive. Aroma: lots of citrus, passion fruit, mango, bit piny, pineapple, sweet and very fruity, some caramel. MF: ok carbon, medium to full body. Taste: fruity start, citrus, bitter, grapefruit, little sour, bit grassy, somewhat piny, resinous. Aftertaste: bitter, citrus, bit sweet and malty, very fruity, pineapple, bit of grapefruit, sugary touch. Splendid beer!!!
Aroma: 10/10, Appearance: 4/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 18/20, MyTotalScore: 4.5/5
19/VII/14 - 12Fl. Oz. bottle from Biernavigatie (webshop, NL) @ home - BB: n/a but had just come in, so fairly fresh I dare say! (2014-822)
Clear deep orange beer, creamy irregular off-white head, pretty stable, bit adhesive. Aroma: lots of citrus, passion fruit, mango, bit piny, pineapple, sweet and very fruity, some caramel. MF: ok carbon, medium to full body. Taste: fruity start, citrus, bitter, grapefruit, little sour, bit grassy, somewhat piny, resinous. Aftertaste: bitter, citrus, bit sweet and malty, very fruity, pineapple, bit of grapefruit, sugary touch. Splendid beer!!!
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Jul 2014
at 12:13
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
330ml bottle
Pours dark orange with a smooth white head. Aroma of crisp malts, grassy hops, citrus, tropical fruits and grapefruit. Taste is zesty fruity, crisp malty, hoppy and grassy with notes of citrus, grapefruit and caramel. Finish is hoppy, zesty fruity and juicy with some grapefruit and citrusy notes. Pretty tasty and balanced juicy IPA.
Pours dark orange with a smooth white head. Aroma of crisp malts, grassy hops, citrus, tropical fruits and grapefruit. Taste is zesty fruity, crisp malty, hoppy and grassy with notes of citrus, grapefruit and caramel. Finish is hoppy, zesty fruity and juicy with some grapefruit and citrusy notes. Pretty tasty and balanced juicy IPA.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Jul 2014
at 02:44
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
35,5 cl bottle @ olio
Aroma has lots of hops, tropical fruits and pineapples. Also hints of grapefruit. Feels sweet. Flavour has lots of hops, grapefruit, some citrus, pineapples and distant gluey notes. Finishes somewhat dry with alcohol in the background that gets stronger towards the end of the glass. Perhaps it would be better hidden if drank even cooler.
Aroma has lots of hops, tropical fruits and pineapples. Also hints of grapefruit. Feels sweet. Flavour has lots of hops, grapefruit, some citrus, pineapples and distant gluey notes. Finishes somewhat dry with alcohol in the background that gets stronger towards the end of the glass. Perhaps it would be better hidden if drank even cooler.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Jul 2014
at 02:43
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Hazy orange colour. Aroma has some citrus, resin and caramelly malts. Flavour has some sharper, citrusy notes but overall feels too thick, resinous, caramelly.
Tried
on 08 Jul 2014
at 13:05
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
355ml bottle. Cloudy amber colour with average, frothy, half-way lasting, minimally lacing, off-white head. Intense citrusy and piney, hoppy aroma, lots of grapefruit, a touch of peach and mango, pine, pineapple, a sweaty touch of resin. Taste is moderately bitter, citrusy hoppy, intense mango and grapefruit notes, some orange zest, moderately sweet caramel malty basis; bitter and mineral hoppy finish. Very nice composition, paradigmatical West Coast IPA.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jul 2014
at 08:44
7/10
Tried
on 03 Jul 2014
at 22:07
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Clear amber with nice off-white head that leaves good bubbles and has nice lacing. Big aroma hops at first (lemon, grapefruit, soapy, resin, tropical fruits). Light sweet malts with a touch roasted nuts. Medium bodied. Good IPA
Tried
on 03 Jul 2014
at 13:08
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle shared thanks to Deanso. Pours near clear orange with a tan head. Aroma of citrus, tropical fruits, peach and light caramel malt. Flavour is light to moderate sweet and moderate to heavy bitter. Medium bodied with light carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Jun 2014
at 10:28