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Full Spectrum is a double IPA from Alefarm, a microbrewery in Greve near Copenhagen. It is dry-hopped with Columbus BBC, Mosaic Spectrum, El Dorado CGX and El Dorado BBC, so four hop products share the work, and it is brewed with malted barley, oats and wheat, yeast and water. Alefarm's range also includes barrel-aged and mixed-fermentation beers.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppywheatmalty
hoppy
wheat
malty
resinous
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a resinous hop character with pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit rind—layered with subtle fruit esters from the fermentation.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Full Spectrum

◎ Appearance

Full Spectrum presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings steadily to the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, releasing a gentle stream of tiny bubbles that sustain the foam architecture throughout the tasting.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a resinous hop character with pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit rind—layered with subtle fruit esters from the fermentation. Beneath the bright hop profile lies a soft, grainy maltiness that anchors the bouquet without competing for attention.

resinous hopscitrus zestfruity estersgrainy base

◐ Taste

On entry, the palate is full and slightly creamy from the oats and wheat, followed by assertive hop bitterness that builds through the mid-palate with earthy, woody, and citrus-driven flavours. The malt character provides a subtle sweetness and breadiness that balances the 80 IBUs without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

creamy bodyassertive bitternesscitrus and earthbalanced malt

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hop resin and citrus notes persisting pleasantly on the palate. A moderate warmth from the 8% ABV rounds out the aftertaste without harshness.

dryresinous aftertastewarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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 Double IPA

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What is a Double 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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