When it comes to IPA's and delicious beer in general Kern Brewing company is king. About everything they brew is drinkable and puts a smile on your face and electrifies your taste buds. Tonight's review is Citra; Kern's seasonal DIPA. This hoppy treat is considered nation wide as one of the top 25 beers in the world. With its amazing hop profile that delivers amazing citrus flavors and incredible balance, Citra is a must have beer for anyone who consider himself/herself a hop head. For the most part this is a brewery release only brew, but this year Citra was bottled for the first time and saw minor distribution in southern CA. Furthermore, Citra is a very affordable DIPA. At $6.99-$9.99 for a 22 oz bottle and $20.00 for a growler fill at the brewery this beer is worth every single cent you spend on it. Moreover, at 8% abv Citra drinks smooth and crisp with plenty of flavor. This beer really makes a great summer beer and pairs well with plenty of dishes, but I find that Citra will make a veggie and meat pizza even more delicious. Enjoy Citra fresh so you can best enjoy all the complexity of the hops. Lastly, Citra is best enjoyed out of nonic pint or tulip in 6 oz servings.
Color: A nice vibrant amber orange shines through the glass. Pretty clear beer. A one finger head sits at top of the beer and of the off white shade. This beer leaves behind a good amount of lacing all the way down the glass.
Nose: Sublime! Extremely floral and filled with explosive citrus smells. Orange, peach, and pineapple shine through. The citra hop provides a wonderful aroma and the amarillo hop provides the slight bitterness and extra citrus punch. Smells heavenly.
Palate: Refreshing and quite complex for DIPA. The beer sticks to your mouth, but as it swims on the tongue you get all these wonderful fruit flavors and gentle hop bitterness and fresh pine textures. The drinkability of this beer is amazing and the carbonation is just perfect for this brew. The Abv is no where to be found.
Finish: A bit sticky and bitter, but extremely smooth and drinkable. The hops have a huge presence here and the citrus fades to the background, but that is not a bad thing. A gentle sweetness shines through here giving Citra another level of complexity. Probably the best DIPA I have ever had to date.
Rating: 97 out 100
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