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Aarhus India Pale Ale

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Aarhus India Pale Ale is golden and smells intense, with citrus, tropical fruit and flowers. It tastes fresh and full-bodied, with fruity hop notes and a pleasant, lasting bitterness. Five hops go into it, Fuggles, East Kent Goldings, Cascade, Perle and Mosaic, and dry hopping adds extra aroma. A modern IPA that takes its inspiration from the American West Coast.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitycitrusytropical
fruity
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
floral
piney
Aroma
The nose is vibrant and complex, led by pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes from the dry hopping regimen.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aarhus India Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Aarhus IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting pour that reflects the beer's fresh character.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is vibrant and complex, led by pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes from the dry hopping regimen. Floral undertones emerge alongside subtle piney accents, while the five-hop blend creates a layered, aromatic intensity that draws the drinker in without overwhelming.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitfloralpiney notes

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruity, with a full-bodied mouthfeel that carries the hop character seamlessly into the mid-palate. The bitterness builds gradually and remains pleasant, balancing the fruity esters without harsh edges, while a dry quality emerges in the latter stages.

fruityfull-bodiedcrispbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hop bitterness persisting pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, inviting another sip without fatigue.

drylasting bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About West Coast IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar West Coast IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, full-bodied, citrusy character as Aarhus India Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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