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Gluten Free Punk

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Bursts of caramel and tropical fruit, then an all-out riot of grapefruit, pineapple and lychee, then a spiky bitter finish. The light, golden classic now comes gluten free, 15 years after the original, with new world hops driving the flavour at 5.4%. Pale Ale and Cara malts form the base, and it was made to prove that great beer is for everyone.

ABV
5.4%
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
citrusytropicalcaramel
citrusy
tropical
caramel
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit character—pineapple and lychee notes—layered beneath a subtle caramel sweetness from the pale and Cara malts.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gluten Free Punk

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a clean, white head that settles to a fine collar with good lacing. Carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively bead that maintains presence throughout the glass.

bright goldenclearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit character—pineapple and lychee notes—layered beneath a subtle caramel sweetness from the pale and Cara malts. Modern New World hops provide citrus undertones of grapefruit that build gradually, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

tropical fruitgrapefruit citruscaramel sweetnessEdelhopfen-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and slightly sweet, with caramel malt providing a gentle foundation before the palate erupts into vibrant tropical and citrus flavors—lychee, pineapple, and grapefruit in succession. A spiky, assertive bitterness arrives mid-palate and builds toward the finish, balancing the malt sweetness without becoming harsh.

malt sweetnesstropical fruit intensitygrapefruit biteassertive bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, dominated by a dry, spiky bitterness that persists cleanly on the palate. Residual tropical notes fade gradually, leaving an astringent citrus aftertaste.

drylingering bitternesscitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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

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