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BRLO IPA

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🌍 Germany · American IPA · One of 389 American IPAs in hopIQ

A German India Pale Ale with balanced malt body and prominent hop character. Citrus and floral notes lead to a clean, dry finish. Medium-bodied at 6% ABV with moderate bitterness from 55 IBUs.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BRLO IPA

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. The beer presents a dense, creamy white head with strong retention, indicative of quality malts and proper carbonation levels. Effervescence is lively and persistent.

golden-amberclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

Prominent citrus and floral hop aromatics dominate the nose, with distinctive grapefruit and subtle pine notes characteristic of noble German hops. A clean, grainy malt base provides gentle support without overshadowing the hop-forward character. The overall impression is fresh, vibrant, and inviting.

citrusfloralgrapefruitpine

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, medium body featuring balanced malt sweetness that establishes a solid foundation for aggressive hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals tropical and resinous hop notes with sustained citrus character and a moderate pine bite from the 55 IBUs. The bitterness integrates well without overwhelming the overall composition.

hoppycitrusbittercrisp

◑ Finish

A remarkably clean and dry finish with no lingering sweetness, allowing the resinous hop bitterness to fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains crisp with subtle grapefruit notes that encourage another sip.

drycleancrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of BRLO IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with BRLO IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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

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