Name: Citra Ass Down
Brewer: Amigos de la Playa (Philippines)
Style: Specialty IPA: New England IPA
ABV: 6%
Review Year: 2019
Amigos de la Playa released their first batch of beers in king cans with the juicy IPA, Citra Ass Down.
STYLE GUIDELINES
This beer is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA: New England IPA (21B) in the context of the provisional guidelines of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) for the said beer style. The most current version of the guidelines can be found on the BJCP website.
TASTING NOTES
Citra Ass Down poured is a hazy yellow-orange beer. We think oats were used to make this beer cloudy and have contributed to its medium body. The nose evoked notes of sweet mangoes, melons, and fresh vegetables. Meanwhile, the palate opens up with a mosaic of yuzu, lychees, candle wax, and bread. Oranges leave a lingering impression.
THE VERDICT
Overall, Citra Ass Down is a refreshing juicy IPA that aims to showcase citrus and tropical fruit profiles. We also think this is one of the best can designs we have seen in the country this year. However, while the hop bitterness was kept at bay, we think there is room for more citrus flavors such as pineapples and oranges in this beer.
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