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Tune in and hop out with New Belgium Citradelic. Set adrift on a kaleidoscopic wave of hoppiness brought to you by a mystical marriage of Citra hops and tangerine peel, which elevates each sip onto a plane of pure tropical, fruity pleasure. Citradelic’s namesake hop and fruit combine to jam with visions of additional hops like citrusy Mandarina Bavaria, tropical Azzaca, and fruity Galaxy for a colorful explosion that’s grounded by just a touch of malty sweetness. Bored by the status quo? Expand your palate with a pour of Citradelic. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
6.00% ABV
Availability Frequency:
year-round
Containers Available:
bottle
Locations Where Available:
nationwide
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 55 degrees F
Comments
So many places it could have gone wrong, but didn't!
New Belgium Citradelic is an IPA with tangerine. It pours an effervescent golden color with a fizzy but quickly dissipating head. The nose has a strong hope bouquet, but underneath that bright earthiness is a really sweet citrus note, thanks to the tangerine. It’s there in the flavor as well, but not as prominent as I feared (a super sweet IPA? No thank you). Instead, you get a lot of crisp hops and a little bit of bitterness in the finish. Somehow that tangerine is just along for the ride, boosting the complexity of the flavor. It’s a nice take on a citrus-tinged IPA.