I am not a fan of New Belgium
Brewing IPAs. I don’t like Ranger their original IPA. Well that changed when I
had Citradelic Tangerine IPA, 6.0% ABV with an IBU of 50. This IPA is brewed
with Citra Hops and Tangerines. Now these two things sound like they go well
together in an IPA. Citra Hops give a citrus flavor and well Tangerines are a Citrus fruit, so how can they not go well together. Citradelic pours a crisp golden color with a bit of an orange twinge
to it and a two finger bright white head. The head quickly fades to about one
finger then slowly fades into nice ropey lacing that is on the thinner side. The
aroma is tropical with citrus fruit like tangerines, oranges and some faint
grapefruits. There is a little bit of a subtly earthy aroma as well. This is one
good smelling tropical IPA. The taste is juicy with nice Citra note up front
with some real nice tangerine flavor kicking in in the middle of the mouth that
really build up a great tropical taste. The mouth feel is on the lighter side
with a nice half sweet finish of earthy pine tangerine. The after taste is a
bit hop with tangerines and faint subtle grapefruit notes. This beer surprised me
with how good it was. I was going in to this IPA thinking it was going to be
okay/average, and be a little to hoppy and have a little bitter fruit. Well it
was not! I give this an A-. Citradelic was all about one hop and one added ingredient,
which wasn’t bad. I enjoy it, but I really prefer a more round flavorful IPA.
Not to say that Citradelic wasn’t flavorful. New Belgium nailed the tropical
tangerine flavors on this IPA! This is a great IPA a great for warmer weather
IPA or anytime of the year. This IPA is tropical and sweet with out being to
sweet. It is also easy to drink and refreshing. I highly recommend New Belgium
Brewing Citradelic Tangerine IPA. Cheers! Please enjoy responsibly!
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