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Aretusa

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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.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
piney
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—orange zest and lemon—underpinned by clean, herbaceous hop character with subtle floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aretusa

◎ Appearance

Aretusa presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation visible as fine bubbles rising through the glass. The white head forms decisively and clings to the rim with persistent lacing, indicating good foam stability and structure.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—orange zest and lemon—underpinned by clean, herbaceous hop character with subtle floral undertones. A light, crisp minerality rounds out the aromatics, with no rough edges or oxidative notes; the profile speaks to careful handling and premium hop selection.

citrus zestfloral hopsclean and crisp

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with bright citrus flavors melding into a bone-dry, assertive hop bitterness that sits squarely in the mid-palate. Slight piney herbal notes emerge on the middle, while the palate remains light and energetic—malt plays a supporting role, providing just enough backbone without sweetness or heaviness.

bitter and dryherbaceouslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with the bitterness drying the palate cleanly without harshness. A faint citrus and herb memory persists, leaving the drinker wanting another sip.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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