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Monopolio

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Tropical and citrus aromas and flavours come through strongly, and the beer is very juicy. The colour is a lightly hazed golden blonde under a thick white head; the body is light, smooth and refreshing, with a strongly hop-forward character and low strength. A double dry hopped table beer with Mosaic, brewed with Golden Promise, rye and oat malts.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
juicytropicalhoppy
juicy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by tropical and citrus notes, lifted by the double dry-hop charge of Mosaic.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monopolio

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a lightly hazed golden blonde hue, bright and inviting beneath a thick, persistent white head. The fine haze derives from the natural cloudiness typical of dry-hopped ales, while the carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated. Head retention is substantial, clinging to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden as the liquid recedes.

golden blondesoft hazethick white headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by tropical and citrus notes, lifted by the double dry-hop charge of Mosaic. Layered beneath are subtle malt undertones from Golden Promise, rye, and oat, adding a gentle cereal sweetness without overwhelming the hop-forward character. The aroma is clean and inviting, with no rough or oxidative edges.

tropical fruitcitrus zestMosaic hopscereal sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and smooth, with tropical and citrus flavors arriving immediately and carrying through the mid-palate. The low bitterness (15 IBU) sits comfortably in the background, allowing the hop character to shine as a refreshing, dry sensation rather than a sharp bite. The light body and silky mouthfeel make this remarkably easy to drink despite its hop-forward nature.

juicyhoppy yet smoothlow bitternesscitrus-tropical

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the tropical and citrus notes trailing gently into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering harshness or astringency interrupts the fade.

dry finishrefreshingcrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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