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Bombay Pale Ale

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Nørrebro's classic IPA. Dry-hopped with Cascade and Centennial for citrus and pine aromas on a firm, clean malt base. Crisp bitterness and a long, dry finish.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic American hop character, with prominent citrus and pine notes from the dry-hop additions.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bombay Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Bombay Pale Ale displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A white, moderately persistent head forms with good retention, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of well-crafted pale ales.

goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic American hop character, with prominent citrus and pine notes from the dry-hop additions. Floral undertones complement a subtle tropical fruitiness, while a clean malt backbone prevents any harsh edges.

citruspinefloraltropical

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and grapefruit notes that lead into a firm, clean malt foundation. A crisp, medium-bodied structure carries well-integrated bitterness through the mid-palate, striking an excellent balance between hop character and drinkability.

hoppycitrus-forwardcrispbitter

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and clean, with lingering pine and citrus notes that fade gracefully. A pleasant hop bitterness persists without becoming astringent, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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 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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, dry character as Bombay Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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