Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About American IPA
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Berliner Berg IPA
Serve at 7–10°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.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
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