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Raspberry & White Chocolate Milkshake IPA

Black Sheep Brewery
United Kingdom·Milkshake IPA
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A milkshake IPA that sets tart raspberry against milky white chocolate, with vanilla for extra depth. Added lactose pulls the flavours together and gives a velvety body and silky feel; the overall impression is close to cheesecake. Moderate in strength at 5.3 %.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartchocolatevanilla
tart
chocolate
vanilla
berry
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Tart raspberry leads on the nose, supported by creamy white chocolate and vanilla undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Raspberry & White Chocolate Milkshake IPA

◎ Appearance

A hazy pale gold, with a fine white head that clings to the glass in delicate lace. The body carries visible suspended particles characteristic of the style, and carbonation appears moderate and even throughout.

pale goldhazyfine head lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tart raspberry leads on the nose, supported by creamy white chocolate and vanilla undertones. The lactose base rounds the aromatics into a soft, dessert-like character without sharpness or excessive sweetness.

tart raspberrywhite chocolatevanillacreamy

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and velvety, delivering bright raspberry tartness against a rich white chocolate sweetness. Mid-palate shows balanced vanilla depth, while moderate bitterness (30 IBU) arrives gently in the middle register, never dominating the fruit and dairy interplay. The lactose adds silky body and suppresses any harsh edges.

bright berrywhite chocolate sweetnessvanilla depthsoft bitternessvelvety mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with raspberry tartness fading to a lingering white chocolate and vanilla note. No residual harshness; the aftertaste remains creamy and balanced.

medium finishcreamy fadebalanced aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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 Milkshake IPA

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What is a Milkshake 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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