Kern River Citra Double IPA

A Taste of Spring Fever

East coast or West coast, about this time of year everyone is itching for spring. And a string of rainy days had made that itch worse here in San Diego.

So I was disappointed to find the patio closed at one of my favorite beer joints recently.

But I quickly recovered when I heard my friend rave about the beer he was drinking – a very citrusy IPA from Kern River Brewing, aptly named Citra.

This beautiful orange beer has an aroma that instantly transports you to citrus groves and the fresh outdoors. And the slightly viscous body is soft and smooth and absolutely heavenly going down.

We sat inside on our bar stools, sipping our tastes-like-the-outdoors beers, and continued to dream wistful dreams of the coming spring.

The Beer Details Brewer: Kern River Brewing (Kernville, CA) Style: Double IPA ABV: 8% Cost: ~$5/ pint Goes with: leafy green salads, veggie sandwiches, thoughts of spring

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Want this beer? It has fairly wide distribution throughout the US. Check your local bottle specialty shop. Or if you're in the San Diego, Seattle, or Vancouver area, try Tap Hunter.

Erin Malone is a Thursday Happy Hour contributing editor, providing the what's-up of beer all over on Fridays. What spring release beers are you enjoying? Let me know in the comments below. Or chat with me on Facebook.