Kama Citra Session IPA All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

Kama Citra Session IPA packs bright citrus and tropical hop flavor into a smooth, golden-amber beer at approximately 5% ABV. Citra®, Cascade, and Centennial bring the lively hop character, while Rahr 2-Row and Caramel 40L provide a gentle malt backbone. This 5-gallon all-grain recipe sits comfortably between American pale ale and West Coast IPA.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Citrus, grapefruit, and tropical fruit with light floral notes.
• Appearance: Golden-amber with a creamy white head.
• Flavor: Bright citrus and tropical hops over soft caramel malt, finishing with firm bitterness.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-light body with a smooth texture and a refreshing finish.

Brewing Notes

• Style: Session IPA (BJCP 2021: 21B Specialty IPA, American IPA base style)
• Brewing Method: All-grain
• Batch Size: 5 gallons
• Boil Time: 60 minutes
• Fermentation Temp Range: 66–70°F
• Approximate ABV: 5%
• Original Gravity: 1.050
• Bitterness / IBU: 56.5
• Beer Color / SRM: Golden-amber; approximately 8 SRM
• Time to Package: About 4 weeks after brew day, once fermentation and dry hopping are complete
• Time to Enjoy: About 6 weeks from brew day, including bottle conditioning

Brewing Overview: Mash at 152°F for 60 minutes, mash out at 170°F for 10 minutes, and follow the 60-minute boil with a 10-minute Citra hop stand after turning off the heat. Add Cascade and Citra dry hops 1–2 weeks before packaging.

Also available as a 5-gallon extract kit or a 1-gallon extract kit.