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Volk

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A golden session pale ale with subtle spice, bold citrus and stone fruit at 4.2%. Volk takes its name from the Slavic word for wolf, and its hops are Wolf, Bobek and Eagle, all grown in Slovenia's Styrian region. It is part of the brewery's grand tour of the world's hop-growing countries, and session pale ales grew out of American craft brewers' wish for a thirst-quenching taproom beer.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
spicy hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—balanced by subtle stone fruit aromas of peach and apricot from the Slovenian Edelhopfen.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Volk

◎ Appearance

Volk presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and uniform, and the beer maintains good foam retention and lacing on the glass.

golden, clearfine white headbright, well-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—balanced by subtle stone fruit aromas of peach and apricot from the Slovenian Edelhopfen. A restrained malty backbone and gentle spice undertones round out the bouquet without overwhelming the delicate hop character.

citrus, grapefruitstone fruitsubtle spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with bright citrus flavors dominating the entry and mid-palate. Stone fruit and light herbal notes provide complexity, while a measured 35 IBU bitterness arrives without aggression, complementing rather than dominating the flavor profile. The malt presence is understated, allowing the hops to remain the focus.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessclean, refreshing palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle hop bitterness that fades gradually. The aftertaste remains clean and thirst-quenching, true to the session ale category.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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