Citra DIPA - Kern River Brewing Company

OTB

California

4.97/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I was fortunate to get two fresh bottles this week. First time with this uber-hyped cult hero. To be honest I was sure this was just going to be another really good DIPA that gets the uber hype so associated with anything made in limited supply that is equally very well made, in my wine world it is the Screaming Eagles, Schraders and SQN'S. To my pleasant surprise this is the Schrader of the craft beer world. The first thing that told me this was special was the nose, huge hoppy, all stinky and sweet, simply amazing. The color is a nice clear golden yellow with a medium head with nice lacing as I drink down. The flavor profile is awesome, sweet tropical fruit, loads of grapefruit,crushed orange peel and a oyster shell mineralality underline the overall package. The mouth feel is unlike any other, tangy carbonation that leaves bone dry and ready for another quaff. I am so glad I finally was able to taste this beer. And I will say it is worth every bit the well deserved hype it gets.

Serving type: bottle

12-03-2011 01:48:42 | More by OTB

aleman39

California

4.75/5  rDev +3%

05-21-2013 21:19:03 | More by aleman39

PlinyBeMiney

California

4/5  rDev -13.2%

05-21-2013 07:06:00 | More by PlinyBeMiney

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.75/5  rDev +3%

05-21-2013 04:05:18 | More by CosmoHopHead

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -7.8%

05-19-2013 15:50:01 | More by ShawnMH

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev -2.4%

05-18-2013 16:44:10 | More by eyeenjoybeer

Deuane

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +3%

05-18-2013 06:07:58 | More by Deuane

jwk7324

California

5/5  rDev +8.5%

05-15-2013 18:38:35 | More by jwk7324

Csimmons

California

4.25/5  rDev -7.8%

05-13-2013 00:16:34 | More by Csimmons

WhatdaHec

California

4.5/5  rDev -2.4%

05-10-2013 21:05:59 | More by WhatdaHec

woodchopper

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2.4%

05-09-2013 19:31:57 | More by woodchopper

BMart

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +8.5%

05-08-2013 13:35:37 | More by BMart

Thirsty_Rob

California

5/5  rDev +8.5%

05-08-2013 07:05:30 | More by Thirsty_Rob

IPAyForHops

California

4.5/5  rDev -2.4%

05-02-2013 23:32:53 | More by IPAyForHops

jakecattleco

California

4.75/5  rDev +3%

05-02-2013 06:25:43 | More by jakecattleco

Dowlers

California

4.5/5  rDev -2.4%

04-29-2013 01:38:52 | More by Dowlers

Clem319

California

5/5  rDev +8.5%

04-29-2013 00:17:24 | More by Clem319

caguiar

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev -2.4%

04-28-2013 19:22:26 | More by caguiar

Skunkdrool

California

5/5  rDev +8.5%

04-25-2013 22:32:14 | More by Skunkdrool

willhans8

California

4.75/5  rDev +3%

04-24-2013 07:53:37 | More by willhans8

gueuzegossage

California

4.5/5  rDev -2.4%

04-21-2013 21:28:47 | More by gueuzegossage

afallon86

California

4.5/5  rDev -2.4%

04-13-2013 10:42:27 | More by afallon86

roblund

California

4.25/5  rDev -7.8%

04-12-2013 18:37:50 | More by roblund

BigGreenMonster

California

4.9/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Was able to try this during San Diego Beer Week and San Francisco Beer Week. Both times served from tap in a pint and in 12 oz tulip. The appearance is murky with a slight green-yellow color. The smell and taste is amazing. Citrusy pineapple and mango flavors last from the sniff to the swallow. The mouthfeel is the most amazing part of it, 8% and unfiltered gives it the perfect consistency. It's juicy! Each swallow only makes you crave more. My favorite IIPA. HF Double Galaxy and Heady Topper are a close second and thrid.

Serving type: on-tap

04-12-2013 06:59:46 | More by BigGreenMonster

HopHeadCnK

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +3%

04-10-2013 06:21:14 | More by HopHeadCnK