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Well Above Sea Level

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An IPA at 5.0 % brewed with lactose, hopped with Citra and Amarillo on a grist that includes oats and Vienna malt. The brewery describes a very pale, naturally hazy beer with a strong citrus punch and a creamy, smooth mouthfeel. A beer writer found it far from sweet: a creamy note on palate and finish, set against tart grapefruit, lemon and lime. It is sold in cans and on keg, is gluten free and, because of the milk sugar, not vegan.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
citrusytarthoppy
citrusy
tart
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
Bright citrus aromatics dominate, with Citra and Amarillo hops delivering distinct notes of grapefruit pith, fresh lemon zest, and lime peel.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Well Above Sea Level

◎ Appearance

A very pale, naturally hazy beer with a soft golden hue and fine suspended particles throughout. The head is dense and creamy, building readily and clinging to the glass with sustained lacing. Carbonation is moderate and controlled, appropriate for the style's smooth character.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy head

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus aromatics dominate, with Citra and Amarillo hops delivering distinct notes of grapefruit pith, fresh lemon zest, and lime peel. Beneath the hop character, soft oat and Vienna malt contribute a gentle, grainy sweetness without asserting themselves. The lactose remains subtle on the nose, lending only a whisper of creaminess.

citrus-forwardgrapefruit, lemon, limesoft grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with creamy softness from the oats and milk sugar, creating a smooth textural foundation. Tart citrus flavours—grapefruit, lemon, and lime—emerge clearly mid-palate and build through the body, providing brightness against the creaminess. Bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, balancing the fruit rather than dominating, while the malt stays in the background as a supporting frame.

tart citruscreamy, smooth mouthfeelrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with citrus acidity lingering alongside the creamy note. Aftertaste is clean and dry, the tartness fading gradually without harshness.

citrus fadedry, clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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