Balter IPA
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.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Balter IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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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