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Roadmaster is brewed with a blend of German and Czech malts, fermented with a yeast of British origin and hopped, including a double dry hop, with Nelson Sauvin, Citra and Mosaic. The beer is clear, dry and bitter, with explosive notes of gooseberry, mango and citrus.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
berry
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus and stone fruit aromatics, driven by the Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Mosaic hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Roadmaster

◎ Appearance

Roadmaster presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and minimal chill haze. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention and Schaumkleiden throughout the glass. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, contributing to a lively visual presence.

bright goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and stone fruit aromatics, driven by the Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Mosaic hop blend. Pronounced gooseberry and mango notes cut through cleanly, alongside subtle bright grapefruit undertones. The German and Czech malt foundation provides a gentle, clean backbone without sweetness or yeast-derived esters.

gooseberry, mangofresh citrusclean, dry hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and refreshing, with juicy tropical and stone fruit flavors taking immediate command of the palate. Mid-palate layers gooseberry tartness with bright citrus pith, while the 60 IBU bittering settles into a balanced, measured finish that complements rather than overwhelms. The malt character remains subtle, allowing the hop expression to dominate.

dry, tropicalgooseberry tartnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and hop bitterness fading gracefully. No warming alcohol heat or off-flavors intrude; the 6.2% ABV remains entirely unobtrusive.

dry, bitter faderefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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What is a American 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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