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Oakham Citra is a single-hop pale ale brewed by Oakham Ales, an independent brewery located in Peterborough, England. First released in 2011, the beer was specifically formulated to showcase the distinct aromatic and bittering characteristics of the Citra hop variety. The ale is recognized for its prominent tropical fruit and citrus flavor profile and is considered a pioneering brew that helped popularize the use of American hop varieties within the British real ale market.
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Oakham Citra ranks #12 of 213 in the Ale ranking, behind Bathams Best Bitter, ahead of Harviestoun Old Engine Oil.
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What does Oakham Citra taste like?
Oakham describes it as a light-gold beer with citrus and tropical hop flavors. Its American Citra hops commonly suggest grapefruit, lime, and other bright fruit notes.
Was Oakham Citra the first British beer made entirely with Citra hops?
Oakham Ales says it became the first UK brewery to make a beer using 100 percent Citra hops after brewing director John Bryan encountered the variety in 2009. The beer helped introduce the hop to a much wider British audience.
Why do the cask and bottled versions have different strengths?
The cask version is listed at 4.2 percent ABV, while the bottled version is 4.6 percent. They share the same single-hop identity, but the packaging formats are produced to slightly different specifications.
Is Oakham Citra an IPA or a pale ale?
Oakham currently classifies Citra as a session IPA, although drinkers and retailers also describe it as a golden or pale ale. Its modest 4.2 percent cask strength places it well below many modern American-style IPAs.
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