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Fresh Prints

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Fresh, bold citrus flavor and tropical fruity aromas meet an icy, clean, cold-fermented finish in this 6.5% Cold IPA. Schell's calls it its remix of a West Coast style IPA, with the finish you expect from a Cold IPA. Citrus leads the flavor, the tropical fruit shows in the aroma, and the cold fermentation shapes the clean finish.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleantropical
citrusy
clean
tropical
fruity
hoppy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—particularly orange and grapefruit—layered with distinct tropical fruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fresh Prints

◎ Appearance

Fresh Prints presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention and Schaumkleiden along the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a dynamic, effervescent presence.

pale goldenclear and brightgood head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—particularly orange and grapefruit—layered with distinct tropical fruit character. Cool fermentation has preserved a clean, crisp aromatic profile without any harsh or sulfury tones. The Edelhopfen character dominates throughout, with subtle fruit esters adding complexity.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitclean fermentationhoppy

◐ Taste

Citrus flavors immediately engage the palate, with bright orange notes supported by a crisp, refreshing body. Mid-palate reveals the tropical fruit character promised by the aroma, while moderate bitterness arrives cleanly without astringency. The 6.5% ABV remains well-integrated, allowing hop character to shine without alcohol warmth.

citrus-driventropical notesmoderate bitternesscrisp mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the cold fermentation technique delivering a brisk, icy quality that lingers pleasantly. Bitterness fades to a refined, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean and dryrefreshing finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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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About Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cold 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.

Finding a similar Cold IPA

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