So you like the taste of...citrus

Looking to lose yourself in the hedonism of an awesome craft beer experience but not sure where to start? Let our suggest-o-meter guide you through the flavour maze!

For reluctant hopheads in particular, it can get tricky finding beers that match your palate. So for those of you who have a penchant for citrus and count freshly squeezed lemon, zesty orange and bitter grapefruit among your flavour favourites but aren't necessarily up on your hop knowledge, here are the craft beers that need your attention. Immediately.

Grapefruit:

Oskar Blues - Deviant Dale’s

Quaff a can of Deviant Dale’s and the first thing you’re going to be hit with are the aromas of grapefruit rind and pine. Fans of bitter grapefruit tastes will find this beer a winner while resinous, woody notes ensure it’s not a complete fruit bowl in a can; mainly thanks to the hop Zeus which Dale's is rumoured to be dry-hopped with.

BrewDog – Jackhammer

Enough pithy grapefruit bitterness to shatter the taste buds of mere mortals.  This is beer for the devoted and a BrewDog staff favourite.

Dieu Du Ciel! – Corne Du Diable (Horn of the Devil)

The Canadians were nice enough to send us some beer, and our bars are the only place you can get it in the UK. This American-Style IPA unleashes an avalanche of grapefruit pith and pine which balances out perfectly with the caramel malt backbone. Those guys North of the border can do more than just play ice hockey and ride moose.

Lemon:

Mikkeller – SpontanSeabuckthorn

Mikkeller has made some extraordinary beers, and the Spontan series leads the pack in both innovation and taste. While we played with sea buckthorn in Sunk Punk, we’re really impressed by the citrus punch it packs while flying solo in this spectacular brew. Inspired by the Lambics of the Senne Valley, this puckering sour ale has a distinct lemon sherbet flavour along with all the complex farm-yard aromas and berry tartness.

Green Flash – Imperial IPA

What do you expect from an Imperial IPA? Tropical fruits? Citrus zest? Face melting bitterness? Well this baby has got it all. To be honest this beer could fit into all three categories with its complex wash of American hops but there is an unmistakeable lemon pith on the aroma.

Sly Fox – Pikeland Pils

For so long lagers have been bastardised by the corporations, but craft brewers are starting to take the style back. Pikeland Pils has a subtle complexity of floral, herbaceous hops with an undercurrent of lemon zest intermingling with toasted, biscuity malt. After tasting this you will never look at an industrial lager the same way.

Orange:

BrewDog – 5AM Saint

5AM Saint is our second most popular beer and as a riot of orange and lychee flavours you can start to see why. A blend of American and New Zealand hops such Amarillo and Nelson Sauvin, we dry hop with 5 varieties to create outrageously orangey vibes.

Birra del Borgo - Agua Caliente

Not too heavy on the hops and an absolutely stand-up IPA, this little number will please craft beer junkies the world over. If you especially like undertones of orange you’ll be sure to find them here with a marmalade character that’ll transport you directly to the orange groves of Italy.

Alesmith – Horny Devil

This Belgian ale is brewed with candy sugar and Belgian yeast for a truly authentic taste. The addition of coriander seeds sets off the orange peel notes to a T. Belgian ale lovers the world over are big fans of this beer so now’s the time to get involved.