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Aretusa

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🌍 Italy · American IPA · One of 279 American IPAs in hopIQ

Luppolo d'Argento 2018 winner — named after Arethusa, the nymph of the famous freshwater spring in Ortigia/Syracuse (the legendary source that Zeus transformed from a river into an underground channel under the Ionian Sea). Namasté's premium hop-forward IPA: citrusy and aromatic with a clean, assertive bitter finish at 50 IBUs. The beer that established Namasté on the Sicilian craft map.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hoppy
100%
citrus
75%
crisp
63%
bitter
63%
clean finish
55%
pine
50%
medium-bodied
50%
grapefruit
38%
grain
38%
hop bitterness
25%
floral
25%
resin
25%
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About American IPA

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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Aretusa

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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