Festival - Woodland Citra Session IPA
Festival - Woodland Citra Session IPA
Woodland Citra Session IPA is the latest limited-edition offering from Festival, celebrating the finest in British beer with a tribute to the pioneering American craft beer movement.
This kit is inspired by the iconic Oakham Ales Citra Session IPA, a standout in the craft beer revolution that swept the UK in the early 2000s.
Woodland Citra Session IPA captures the vibrant essence of this beloved style, elevating it with premium ingredients and an authentic brewing experience.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Pours a radiant golden hue crowned with a bright white head.
- Aroma: The aroma bursts with juicy, tropical notes of Citra hops, revealing hints of sun-ripened mango and fresh pineapple.
- Flavour: Expect an explosion of citrus fruit flavours, balanced over a biscuit malt base, culminating in a crisp, refreshing finish.
Kit Details
- Yield: Up to 35 Pints (20 Litres)
- ABV: 4.6% Approx.
- Style: Session IPA
- Bitterness: 4/5
What’s Included:
- Liquid Malt Extract Pouch (2.6 kg)
- Brewing Sugar (Dextrose - 350 g)
- Priming Sugar (Dextrose - 100 g)
- Citra Hop Pellets (70 g)
- Dried Yeast Sachet (10 g)
- Step-by-Step Instructions
Brewing Process:
This all-inclusive kit requires no additional sugar, making it simple and convenient for both novice and experienced brewers.
In just 21-28 days, depending on fermenting and conditioning temperatures, you can enjoy your own hand-crafted session IPA.
Pro Tip:
For a professional, commercial-quality finish, consider adding Pure Brew – a yeast nutrient and water treatment used by the pros.
This addition enhances the overall flavour profile and stability of your beer.
Final Brewing Steps:
As you approach the end of fermentation (refer to Step 10 in the instructions), ensure your beer reaches a Final Gravity (FG) of 1.012 or below.
This is crucial for achieving the desired lightness and crisp finish characteristic of a session IPA.
