Oakham - Citra

Golden Ale

Colour - A
Hoppiness - 5/5
Bitterness - 2/5
Sweetness - 3.5/5

Where - The Wellington, Bennett's Hill, Birmingham (Map)
How Much - £3.30
Who - Oakham Ales, Peterborough

The pump clip for Citra has got a picture of a hop on it. This is no accident. It claims to be hoppy, it smells hoppy it tastes hoppy. Hoppy hoppy hoppy.

Unsurprisingly the most noticeable characteristic of this beer is hops, it's right there from the off; although coming a close second is a lemony edge. The smell is almost vegetative, but not unpleasant, it's a savoury plant like aroma. The initial taste has a considerable fizz, more so than most other ales but it is short lived . No sooner is it noticed does this fleeting jubilance disappear. As the beer develops it turns slowly bitter to the aftertaste which is longstanding and significant.

The guy at the bar next to me, who I suspect has been there a considerable time, expresses his love for this beer. He says it sells a lot and is a permanent fixture. This I can believe. This beer is unique and I would recommend it. Not sure I could drink more than one, It's an experience to be had but not a way of life.

My review - 6/10