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Berliner Berg IPA

Berliner Berg Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · American IPA · One of 389 American IPAs in hopIQ

A German IPA from Berliner Berg Brauerei with balanced malt sweetness and herbal hop character. Medium-bodied with moderate bitterness and a dry finish, showcasing classic ale complexity at 5.8% ABV.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
herbal
citrusy
Malt character
malty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Berliner Berg IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden ale with excellent clarity and a light straw hue characteristic of the SRM 7 specification. The beer displays a modest white head with good retention and fine carbonation evident throughout the glass.

goldenclearlight strawfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant herbal and citrus hop character, with prominent grapefruit and pine notes that define this German IPA. Subtle floral undertones and clean malt graininess provide a balanced backdrop without overshadowing the hop-forward aromatics.

herbal hopscitrus forwardgrapefruitpine

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp hop bitterness balanced by moderate malt sweetness, offering a refreshing entry without harshness. Mid-palate develops citrus and pine complexity with a medium body that feels approachable at 5.8% ABV, while the 50 IBU provides measured bitterness that complements rather than dominates.

hoppybittercitrus notesbalanced malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering herbal and pine hop notes that fade gracefully. A refreshing aftertaste emphasizes the beer's crisp character without excessive bitterness carryover.

drycleanlingering hops
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Berliner Berg IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Berliner Berg IPA

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 hoppy, dry, herbal character as Berliner Berg IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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