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Nicobar IPA

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Inspired by the Austrian fleet's voyage from Trieste to the Nicobar Islands: passion fruit, papaya, resin and citrus peel in the nose, with grapefruit, lemon and pineapple in the aroma. Lively carbonation and bitterness, smoky and caramel malt, a memory of green tea, then fruit, warming alcohol and long bitterness in a strong malt body. 6.4%.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter58 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusytropicalresinous
citrusy
tropical
resinous
malty
smoky
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—passion fruit and papaya lead the charge, followed by citrus peel and resinous hop character.
also:fruity,herbal
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nicobar IPA

◎ Appearance

Nicobar IPA presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent head. The beer displays lively carbonation throughout, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenbright and clearfine head retentionbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—passion fruit and papaya lead the charge, followed by citrus peel and resinous hop character. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle herbal tea note and a whisper of floral spice from the noble hops.

tropical fruitcitrus peelresinous hopsherbal tea notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters bright and fruity with grapefruit, lemon and pineapple at the fore, quickly joined by the beer's characteristic resinous bitterness. A caramel and smoky malt backbone provides structure and warmth, balancing the hop-driven character without overwhelming the finish.

grapefruit and lemonpiney resincaramel maltcontrolled bitterness

◑ Finish

A persistent, drying bitterness carries into the finish, lingering with notes of green tea and a subtle warming alcohol. The malt body ensures the aftertaste remains full rather than harsh.

long bitternesswarming finishfull-bodied
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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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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.

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