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Baird Beer Teikoku IPA

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Teikoku IPA is a bold and assertive Imperial IPA that showcases Japanese brewing precision with American hop aggression. This beer delivers a complex interplay of citrus, pine, and floral notes with a substantial malt backbone supporting its elevated alcohol content.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyfloral
hoppy
citrusy
floral
piney
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive American hop character, delivering prominent pine resin and citrus notes layered with subtle floral undertones.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baird Beer Teikoku IPA

◎ Appearance

Teikoku IPA presents a brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a light golden tone characteristic of the 8 SRM specification. The beer displays a thick, creamy white head that exhibits strong retention, with fine carbonation visible throughout the glass.

golden amberbrilliant claritythick white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive American hop character, delivering prominent pine resin and citrus notes layered with subtle floral undertones. A refined malt backbone provides gentle caramel sweetness that balances the aggressive hop aromatics without overwhelming the senses.

pine resincitrus-forwardfloral notesbalanced malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold hop bitterness and citrus notes, evolving into a complex mid-palate where pine resin and tropical fruit character develop. A substantial malt foundation supports the 8.5% ABV, delivering full-bodied structure with lingering bitter complexity and dry, resinous characteristics throughout.

hoppycitrus and pinefull-bodiedlingering bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is persistently dry with pronounced resinous notes and lingering hop bitterness that extends well beyond the swallow. Subtle alcohol warmth emerges in the aftertaste, leaving a clean, mineral quality that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering bitternesswarm aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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 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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