Citra Crush
Mystic Brewery in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸
IPA - Imperial New England / Hazy Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.07
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Clarkvv (16760) reviewed Citra Crush from Mystic Brewery 7 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9
Draught at the brewery, 12/26/18.
Soup! With a small, white head that steadily fades to ring.
Oh yeah, that's the ticket! Straight fresh squeezed OJ in the nose with soft malts and fruity yeast esters backing. Low on the bubble gum and absolutely no resin or alcohol. Round and bright with a good aromatic strength and intense juiciness going stronger as it warms. A bit of pineapple and mango in there, as well.
For all the cat pee and similar notes that this hop can have when it's off, I think it's still far more interesting and cleaner than 99% of Mosaic IPAs out there. No scallion/garlic/onion issues being the big thing, but also low pine being a huge factor. Here its seen in all of its juicy citrus glory with pineapple and mango accents and a soft, malty, well-attenuated body with tight carbonation and no alcohol, resin or flaw. Juice to the max and oh so soft and drinkable. Amazing.