Citra Blonde Summer Brew
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company

Citra Blonde Summer BrewCitra Blonde Summer Brew
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From:
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
4.3%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 13.26%
Reviews:
130
Ratings:
491
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 05, 2018
Added:
May 02, 2011
Wants:
  20
Gots:
  42
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Ratings by BucannonXC5:
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Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California

3.74/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 12-oz bottle into a pilsner glass. Color was a clear gold, almost looked like urine from a dehydrated person. Maybe ¾ inches of head that dissipated pretty quickly and was completely gone 10-12 minutes into the beer.

Smell was strong and citrusy and full of fruits with extra vitamin C. From oranges to orange peels to tangerines to grapefruit. The smell stuck in your senses for an unusually long time.

First thing I noticed about the taste was how clean and refreshing it was. It was full of flavors, mostly fruits. Really citrusy that cleans out your nose. Orange peels reign supreme with the taste. The aftertaste was fairly strong on the alcohol, not as good as the initial taste.

Carbonation seems to be just above average. Really light and refreshing. Definitely a good summer brew that would be great by the pool or at the beach. The taste stayed on the tongue for a long time.

Overall I enjoyed this beer. I don’t know if I could drink it all the time, but in the heat I’d be good for two or three. It’s light, refreshing and the smells and flavors really seem to mix well.
Jul 23, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.16 by Yodabrew from Tennessee

Jul 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.37 by Foxman27 from Iowa

Mar 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.65 by Squire from Mississippi

Jun 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by JMcCoy_96 from Oregon

Mar 06, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

4.09/5  rDev +13%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Nice golden blonde appearance, solid head makes for nice retention and lace. Aroma was delicious, nothing getting in the way of the citra hop here. Pungent especially for a summer brew.

The hop flavor is sturdy and the bitterness is low, super light malt base, truly a summer brew with taste. Awesome session beer they really should bring back. Or is it still around and I haven't seen it for a few years? Light toast and citra hops, sounds like summer for me.
Dec 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.66 by Masonpp85 from California

Dec 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by BrewskiBrandon from Missouri

Oct 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.03 by Harimad_Sol from Washington

Jul 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.23 by Jmikepow from Georgia

Jul 18, 2015
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Rated by BeerSamurai34 from Texas

3.53/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Meh. Nothing special and wasn't memorable at all.
Jun 03, 2015
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Rated by Daltonmathews

4.9/5  rDev +35.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Very great beer and great price has excellent after taste and no bitterness
May 21, 2015
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Rated by Garys1 from Missouri

3.93/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very good blond ale. One of my favorites
Apr 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by aussiebeer from Illinois

Apr 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.27 by g_lincoln from Ohio

Mar 25, 2015
 
Rated: 2.89 by nathanmiller from New York

Mar 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by UltimateLivewire from South Carolina

Mar 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by cletusdog from California

Mar 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Feb 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Feb 06, 2015
Citra Blonde Summer Brew from Widmer Brothers Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 491 ratings