'Summer in a glass' from leading Northern Irish craft brewery

Innovative Northern Irish craft brewer Lacada has launched a new West Bay Citra Pale Ale. The new ale (4.6%ABV), developed by the brewery in Portrush, county Antrim, is named after one of Northern Ireland's most popular beaches, which is in keeping with the company's policy of naming its beers after local landmarks.

Described by Heather Quiery, Lacada chair, as "a big, juicy Citra with a strong aroma with a citrus peel taste". "It's a super gold hue from single pale malt, well carbonated so it has a real sharpness and zing. It's summer in a glass."

The new bottle-conditioned beer, available in 330ml bottles, was taste tested at the first Portrush Beer and Food Festival in October. "We had brewed a few specials for the festival and West Bay Citra definitely resonated with people. So we kept it on the back burner, determined to brew it for a general release in the summer. It's now widely available in many parts of Northern Ireland."

The new IPA was developed by Lacada's head brewer Laurie Davies, one of Northern Ireland's most experienced craft brewers with experience in the industry stretching back 30 years.

Lacada is unique in that it is a community co-operative which was registered in May 2014. Lacada" is derived from Liach Fada which means 'the longstone' and refers to a low, mean, rocky outcrop about 300 yards east of the world famous Giant's Causeway, the only UNESCO World Heritage site.

In addition to a number of 'specials', the brewery has successful core range of beers and stout including its Stranded Bunny Porter (4.5%ABV), named after a colony of rabbits on a remote island off the coast of county Antrim, which has won a UK Great Taste Award.

The other beers are Giant's Organ IPA (4.5%ABV), named after a Giant's Causeway feature, and Sorley Boy's Stash Golden Ale (4.5ABV), which is named after a local chieftain.