Citra Blonde Summer Brew - Widmer Brothers Brewing Company

N3rdM3t4l

Oregon

3.23/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle into standard pint. Served at 50F Freshness date on bottle.

A: Aggressive pour nets a huge white head. As the head calms down it becomes a frothy tight pillow that is leaving a considerable lacing. Pretty blonde color and very clear.

S: Citrusy hints of orange and sweet lemon with a bit of pink grapefruit. A swirl releases a bit more earth from the hops and when blended with the sweet citrus and malt it smells like summer should.

T: a lot like the nose after the swirl. Slightly earthy hops and sweet citrus. The malt I think adds the hint of sweet up front. Tastes good but not as good as it smells.

M: Good body, light enough to drink during the heat and heavy enough feel like an ale.

O: Good beer, I do not regret the 6pack I picked up at all. Might even recommend this as the summer seasonal we pick up at the little cafe I work at.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2012 21:35:59 | More by N3rdM3t4l

bcuz7

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

05-19-2013 22:07:48 | More by bcuz7

jmccullough108

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

05-19-2013 17:27:30 | More by jmccullough108

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

3/5  rDev -17.1%

05-19-2013 17:12:02 | More by Whiskeydeez

tootsMcGee

Oregon

4/5  rDev +10.5%

05-19-2013 02:03:37 | More by tootsMcGee

HedleyLamar

California

3.65/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A great beer for a warm summer day...I love the Citra hops. I'm not a huge fan of the Widmer Brothers brewery, however their use of citra hops caught my eye. This beer has a nice color for a Blonde. I plan on adding this to my list of summer beers. Its easy to drink and has plenty of flavor.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 00:15:19 | More by HedleyLamar

Hardcore

Hawaii

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

05-14-2013 06:58:33 | More by Hardcore

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.29/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

I'm more of a Citra brunette kind o' guy... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear brass topped by a finger of lightly off-white foam. The nose comprises spicy greens, light sweet biscuit, light grapefruit zest, and a few drops of honey. The taste holds notes of mild and funky grapefruit zest, biscuit, and some mixed greens all up in the finish and whatnot. The body is a rather light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda drying finish. Overall, an okay little blonde, nothing close to spectacular, but something drinkable enough for a lazy afternoon.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 19:22:07 | More by TMoney2591

gtermi

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

05-11-2013 02:52:49 | More by gtermi

Brew33

Ohio

4/5  rDev +10.5%

05-10-2013 14:02:03 | More by Brew33

jacewg

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

05-09-2013 21:13:35 | More by jacewg

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

05-09-2013 01:25:31 | More by leftoverburrito

SoCalBeerIdiot

California

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

05-08-2013 05:43:11 | More by SoCalBeerIdiot

bigdaddyjerry

Maryland

2.75/5  rDev -24%

05-07-2013 01:57:04 | More by bigdaddyjerry

gatornation

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

05-03-2013 21:21:55 | More by gatornation

LuceScrew

Idaho

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

04-27-2013 22:29:44 | More by LuceScrew

stillbo_baggins

New York

4/5  rDev +10.5%

03-22-2013 01:28:41 | More by stillbo_baggins

kjkinsey

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

03-02-2013 22:57:12 | More by kjkinsey

powdersoldier

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%

02-09-2013 21:03:12 | More by powdersoldier

zzurn

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

02-08-2013 07:33:00 | More by zzurn

NilocRellim

Minnesota

3.45/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

This beer came in a bottle and was poured out into a pint glass. It had a light amber colour to it and smelled of citrus hops and grapefruit. In line to the way this beer smelled, it also had a grapefruit presence in its flavour, along with flavours of wheat and hops. Seemed light bodied; it would be a great summer beer.

Would I buy this beer again? Maybe.

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2013 20:38:17 | More by NilocRellim

KillaB

Illinois

3/5  rDev -17.1%

01-29-2013 09:30:09 | More by KillaB

acelin

Kansas

2.75/5  rDev -24%

01-08-2013 18:31:08 | More by acelin

MadeInOregon

California

4.75/5  rDev +31.2%

01-01-2013 23:03:20 | More by MadeInOregon

jco3rd

California

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

12-21-2012 22:28:39 | More by jco3rd