Citra NEIPA - Juicy & Hazy All Grain Beer Kit

Citra NEIPA - Juicy & Hazy

The Citra NEIPA All Grain Beer Kit is a juicy, hazy, and hop saturated New England IPA designed for brewers who want maximum flavour and a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. Built around a rich malt base and heavy late hop additions, this recipe delivers intense citrus and tropical character with a smooth, low bitterness finish.

A combination of Simpsons Ex Pale Ale malt, Golden Naked Oats, dextrin malt, and torrefied wheat creates a full bodied and creamy texture while enhancing haze stability. This provides the perfect foundation for large Citra additions, allowing the hops to express bold notes of mango, grapefruit, lime, and tropical fruit.

The hopping schedule focuses on late additions, hop stand, and a heavy dry hop to maximise aroma and flavour without introducing harsh bitterness. Fermented with S-33, this beer retains a soft, rounded profile that complements the juicy hop character.

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.

This kit is ideal for brewers looking to produce a modern, juicy NEIPA with bold hop expression and a smooth, hazy finish.

Beer Profile
Style: New England IPA
Colour: Pale Hazy Gold
Bitterness: Low to Medium
ABV: Approx 6.0%
Aroma: Intense tropical fruit, mango, citrus, grapefruit
Flavour Notes: Juicy citrus and tropical fruit with a soft, creamy body and smooth finish

What’s Included

• Simpsons Ex Pale Ale Malt
• Simpsons Golden Naked Oats
• Simpsons Dextrin Malt
• Torrefied Wheat
• Citra hop additions
• Fermentis S-33 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
New England IPAs are known for their hazy appearance, soft mouthfeel, and intense hop aroma. Unlike traditional IPAs, bitterness is kept low while late hopping and dry hopping create a juicy, fruit forward profile. This style focuses on drinkability and hop expression rather than sharp bitterness.

Brewers Often Ask
What makes this different from a standard IPA?
NEIPAs are softer, hazier, and more fruit forward, with lower bitterness and a fuller mouthfeel.

What does this beer taste like?
Expect strong tropical fruit and citrus flavours with a smooth, juicy finish and minimal bitterness.

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

Perfect For

• Brewers who enjoy juicy and hazy IPAs
• Fans of tropical and citrus hop profiles
• Brewing modern New England style beers