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BRLO IPA

BRLO
Germany·American IPA·Rank 42 of 50 · The Best German IPAs
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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
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
malty
orange
Aroma
Prominent citrus and floral hop aromatics dominate the nose, with distinctive grapefruit and subtle pine notes characteristic of noble German hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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About American IPA

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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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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