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Aarhus Mørk IPA

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Aarhus Mørk IPA is dark and inviting, with aromas of citrus, roasted malt and a little caramel. Fruity hop notes, soft malt fullness and a pleasant bitterness balance each other and lead to a clean, harmonious finish. It joins the hop-driven character of a classic IPA with the depth of dark malts, with a modern hop profile of citrus and fruit over roasted malts and light caramel tones.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedhoppyfruity
roasted
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and herbal hop character layered over roasted malt and subtle caramel sweetness.
also:caramel,dark fruit
not found:juicy,bready,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aarhus Mørk IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black hue with excellent clarity and a dense, tan head that adheres persistently to the glass in fine lacework. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a full and inviting visual presence. Light catches the beer's dark ruby tones at the edges, suggesting the complexity of roasted malts within.

deep mahoganydense tan headexcellent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and herbal hop character layered over roasted malt and subtle caramel sweetness. Grapefruit and orange zest notes sit comfortably above toasted grain and a gentle cocoa-like depth, with no harsh roast dominating. The hop profile remains fresh and modern, never overshadowing the balanced malt foundation.

citrus, herbal hopsroasted maltcaramel sweetnesscocoa undertones

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a soft, full-bodied malt character that carries citrus and stone fruit from the hop selection. Mid-palate develops a pleasant bitterness—clean and integrated rather than sharp—with roasted grain flavors and hints of caramel and dark fruit providing structure. The bitterness resolves into a balanced finish, never astringent or overpowering.

full bodybalanced bitternesscitrus and stone fruitroasted grain

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and harmonious, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle roasted malt dryness that fades smoothly. No harsh edges or lingering harshness remain, leaving a refined and refreshing aftertaste.

cleanharmoniouscitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 Black IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Black 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.

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