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Balter IPA

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At 6.8 percent and 72 IBU this is the strongest beer in the year-round range. A lean, clean malt base leaves the hops uncovered: pine and citrus on the nose, mandarin and resin across the palate, then a firm bitterness that carries long without turning coarse. It joined the permanent line-up in 2017 and has collected American-style IPA medals in most years since.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter72 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold Medal · 2025
Australian International Beer Awards
American Style IPA
Silver Medal · 2024
Australian International Beer Awards
American Style IPA
Silver Medal · 2023
Australian International Beer Awards
American Style IPA
Silver Medal · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
American Style IPA
★Gold Medal — Australian International Beer Awards (American Style IPA)
★Silver Medal — Australian International Beer Awards (American Style IPA)
★Silver Medal — Australian International Beer Awards (American Style IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinouspineycitrusy
resinous
piney
citrusy
hoppy
orange
clean
Aroma
Pine and citrus dominate the nose with immediate clarity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Balter IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity and a bright, active carbonation. The white head forms readily and maintains firm lacing down the glass, signaling good foam stability throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Pine and citrus dominate the nose with immediate clarity. Mandarin and subtle resinous notes emerge on deeper inhale, underpinned by a clean, neutral Malz foundation that allows the Edelhopfen character to project without obstruction.

pine resinmandarin citrusclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and dry, with mandarin and pine flavors establishing themselves at entry. A firm, articulate bitterness builds through the mid-palate—resinous and gripping—without roughness or astringency, finishing with a dry, lingering hop character.

resinouscitrus forwardfirm bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Bitterness carries long and cleanly, tapering into a persistent dry aftertaste. The texture remains crisp and light, with no coarseness or metallic notes.

long bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
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 American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bitter, resinous, piney character as Balter IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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