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No Mask is a double IPA that pushes the hops hard: tropical fruit, resin and a pungent edge. The nose opens with ripe fruit and resin. On the palate American hops come through with force, held by a full, rounded malt base; oats are part of the grist. The sip is firm and long and ends on a pleasant bitterness.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Silver · 2021
Brussels Beer Challenge
Pale&Amber Ale : Imperial IPA
★Silver — Brussels Beer Challenge (Pale&Amber Ale : Imperial IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalresinous
hoppy
tropical
resinous
malty
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit character—ripe mango, citrus, and stone fruit—layered beneath a piney, resinous hop signature.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for No Mask

◎ Appearance

No Mask presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, sunlit transparency. The dense white head forms quickly and maintains firm Schaumhaftung, displaying fine lacing as it recedes. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldenclearfirm head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit character—ripe mango, citrus, and stone fruit—layered beneath a piney, resinous hop signature. Beneath the aggressive hop profile, a soft, grainy Malz base emerges, balanced by a subtle oat sweetness. The overall effect is pungent yet inviting, with the American hop character dominating without becoming harsh.

tropical fruitresinous pinegrainy Malz

◐ Taste

The palate arrives firm and forceful, with American hops delivering bold citrus and herbal bitterness from the opening through the mid-palate. A full, rounded Malz foundation—enhanced by the inclusion of oats—provides essential body and smoothness that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The structure is substantial and well-crafted, supporting rather than yielding to the hop aggression.

bold hop bitternessvollmundig Malz baseherbal citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is firm and extended, trailing off into a pleasant, lingering bitterness that remains dry and resinous. No sweetness lingers; instead, the aftertaste emphasizes the clean, assertive character of the American Edelhopfen.

long, dry finishresinous aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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 Double IPA

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What is a Double 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 Double IPA

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