Citra IPA - Modern IPA - Hop Forward All Grain Beer Kit

Citra IPA - Modern IPA - Hop Forward

The Citra IPA All Grain Beer Kit is a modern, hop forward IPA designed for brewers who want bold aroma, vibrant flavour, and a clean, balanced finish. Built around a simple but effective malt base, this recipe allows Citra hops to take full control, delivering intense citrus and tropical character throughout.

Muntons Super Pale malt provides a clean, neutral backbone, while a touch of dextrin malt adds body and helps support the hop profile. Citra is layered throughout the boil and finished with a heavy dry hop addition, creating bright notes of grapefruit, lime, and tropical fruit with a soft floral edge.

The result is a full-flavoured IPA with a smooth mouthfeel, balanced bitterness, and a crisp finish. Fermented with US-05, this beer remains clean and expressive, allowing the hop character to shine without distraction.

For brewers looking to push this beer even further, there is the option to increase aroma intensity by adding even more Citra during dry hopping. This allows you to enhance the hop profile and create an even more expressive, aroma driven beer.

There is also an option to add DeHaze to this kit. By adding DeHaze to cold pitching wort at the start of fermentation, you can help protect your beer from chill haze while also improving gluten removal. This allows you to produce a clearer beer and create a gluten reduced style brew without compromising flavour.

This kit is ideal for brewers looking to produce a bold, modern IPA that delivers maximum hop impact while maintaining balance and drinkability.

Beer Profile
Style: Modern IPA
Colour: Golden
Bitterness: Medium to High
ABV: Approx 6.25%
Aroma: Intense citrus, tropical fruit, grapefruit
Flavour Notes: Bold citrus and tropical hops with a clean malt base and smooth finish

What’s Included

• Muntons Super Pale Malt
• Muntons Dextrin Malt
• Citra hop additions
• Fermentis US-05 yeast
• Detailed brewing instructions

Brewing Information
Batch Size: 25 Litres
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Brewing Method: All Grain
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mash Schedule: 66°C for 60 minutes, 75°C for 15 minutes

Style Background
Modern IPAs focus on maximising hop aroma and flavour while maintaining balance and drinkability. This beer highlights Citra hops, known for their intense citrus and tropical character, creating a bold yet clean IPA.

Brewers Often Ask
What does this IPA taste like?
Expect strong citrus and tropical fruit flavours with a balanced bitterness and a clean finish.

How strong is this beer?
This recipe produces a beer at approximately 6.25% ABV, giving it a fuller body while remaining drinkable.

When should I add the dry hops?
Dry hops should be added when the beer is around 6 points from final gravity to maximise aroma and flavour.

Can this beer be made gluten free?
By adding DeHaze at the start of fermentation, you can reduce gluten content and improve clarity by minimising chill haze.

Perfect For

• Brewers who enjoy bold hop forward IPAs
• Fans of Citra hop character
• Brewing a modern, aromatic IPA at home