Mikkeller are legendary in the craft beer world — Danish 'gypsy brewers' whose restless innovation has produced some of the most exciting beers of the past two decades. Their move into spirits was inevitable, and this Citra Dry Hopped Vodka demonstrates that their creative instincts translate beautifully across categories.
The concept is brilliantly simple: take a clean, five-times-distilled wheat vodka and dry-hop it with Citra hops — one of the most aromatic hop varieties available, prized by brewers for its tropical fruit character. The result is a spirit that straddles the worlds of vodka and IPA in the most fascinating way.
The nose is extraordinary — tropical citrus, grapefruit, and passion fruit cascade from the glass, unmistakably hop-derived but presented in a completely new context. On the palate, the quintuple-distilled wheat base provides clean, smooth scaffolding for the Citra hops to work their magic. Vivid tropical fruit, resinous citrus, and a gentle bitterness create a drinking experience that is genuinely without precedent.
At 44% ABV and £55.25, this is not a casual purchase. But for anyone interested in craft spirits, hop-forward flavours, or simply trying something they have genuinely never tasted before, it is worth every penny. Serve it neat at room temperature to experience the full aromatic range, or use it as a fascinating base for a citrus-forward cocktail.
A masterpiece of cross-category innovation from one of the world's most creative drinks producers.
