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Kwaremont IPA

Brouwerij De Brabandere
Belgium·Session IPA
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A session IPA that opens fresh and bitter and carries a soft fruitiness, full of body yet only 4.0% ABV. Blond and slightly hazy, top-fermented. Like the Oude Kwaremont climb in the Flemish Ardennes, it is meant as an off-road adventure, made in collaboration with Live Slow Ride Fast under Laurens ten Dam and sold exclusively in the Netherlands.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grassy hop character and citrus notes—orange peel and lemon zest emerge prominently.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kwaremont IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale blonde ale with a slight haze characteristic of its top fermentation. The beer presents a fine, persistent white head with good lacing that clings to the glass. Bright carbonation is visible throughout, creating a lively, inviting presentation.

pale blondeslightly hazyfine headwell-laced

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grassy hop character and citrus notes—orange peel and lemon zest emerge prominently. Soft malt undertones provide a gentle sweetness without overwhelming, while the top fermentation brings a faint fruity ester quality that complements rather than dominates the profile.

citrus-forwardgrassy hopslight estersbalanced maltiness

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and assertive, delivering a firm bitterness that anchors the flavor without harshness. Mid-palate reveals soft stone fruit and citrus notes layered over a full body that belies the low alcohol—the malt provides structure and a subtle sweetness that rounds the bitter edge. The finish remains dry and refreshingly bitter.

assertive bitternesscitrus and stone fruitfull-bodiedcrisp and dry

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and lingering, with the hop bitterness fading gradually to reveal a hint of malt sweetness. The finish remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

bitter aftertastelingeringrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°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 Session IPA

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What is a Session 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 Session IPA

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