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Green Killer

Brasserie de Silly
Belgium·IPA
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Silly's IPA, added in 2014 and recognisable by the bulldog on its label. Blond at 6.5% ABV, with an intense bitterness and a powerful flavour of citrus and spice, closing dry and in balance with the malt. Hopped with Chinook, Tomahawk and Styrian hops, among others.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyspicyhoppy
citrusy
spicy
hoppy
malty
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon peel predominate—layered with peppery and herbal spice from the Chinook and Tomahawk hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Killer

◎ Appearance

Green Killer presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of a well-crafted IPA. The beer displays excellent clarity with lively carbonation throughout. A dense white head forms on the pour and maintains good lacing against the glass as you drink.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon peel predominate—layered with peppery and herbal spice from the Chinook and Tomahawk hops. A clean, grassy undertone from the Styrian variety provides earthiness without overwhelming the vibrant hop profile. Subtle malt backbone emerges on deeper inhalation, adding gentle sweetness.

citrus-forwardpeppery spiceherbal, grassy

◐ Taste

The palate arrives dry with immediate hop-driven bitterness that carries through the mid-palate in a balanced, assertive manner. Citrus and spice flavors develop alongside a light, clean malt sweetness that prevents harshness. The finish transitions smoothly from bitter to dry, with lingering resinous and herbal notes.

crisp bitternesscitrus, spicedry malt balance

◑ Finish

The aftertaste remains dry and clean, with a sustained bitter edge that gradually fades. Lingering citrus and herbal notes persist without becoming astringent, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, lingeringherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

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