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Borsodi IPA

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Borsodi's trademark bitterness makes the citrusy, spicy flavour world of IPAs genuinely surprising in Borsodi IPA. The Bőcs brewery pitches it as a familiar name with a twist: Borsodi, but as an IPA, a beer to share with friends. 5% ABV, brewed from water, barley malt, hops and yeast, and available in cans and on draught.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly 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
spicycitrusyhoppy
spicy
citrusy
hoppy
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—interwoven with black pepper and herbal spice from noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Borsodi IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing along the glass walls. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence that draws the eye without appearing aggressive.

golden-amberbright claritypersistent head lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—interwoven with black pepper and herbal spice from noble hops. Beneath lies a clean, slightly sweet malt foundation that frames the aromatic intensity without overwhelming it, suggesting a restrained approach to hop character.

citrus zestblack pepper spicenoble hop herbalclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with grapefruit and lemongrass flavors establishing themselves immediately on the palate. Mid-palate brings a pronounced bitterness—firm but not harsh—that integrates with lingering spice and subtle tropical notes. The relatively low ABV keeps the beer snappy and drinkable, while the hop bitterness maintains focus throughout.

grapefruit bitternesslemongrass spicetropical undertonesdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with citrus and pepper notes fading gracefully into a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. Bitterness lingers pleasantly without becoming astringent, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering citrusmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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 IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bitter, spicy, citrusy character as Borsodi IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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