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Dag & Dauw

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A very refreshing IPA at 7.1%, made with spring and summer in mind. Its fruity character comes from bergamot, which is added after fermentation, so the citrus and bergamot notes arrive fresh rather than cooked into the beer. Light on its feet for its strength, fruity and bright. Expect bergamot, citrus and fruity.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyclean
fruity
citrusy
clean
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright bergamot and fresh citrus notes—bergamot added post-fermentation ensures these aromatics arrive crisp and uncooked.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dag & Dauw

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending visual liveliness to the beer.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine lacingvibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright bergamot and fresh citrus notes—bergamot added post-fermentation ensures these aromatics arrive crisp and uncooked. Subtle tropical fruit undertones emerge alongside clean noble hop character, with no heavy malt presence competing for attention.

bergamot, brightcitrus peeltropical fruitclean hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens refreshingly crisp, with bergamot and citrus flavours moving through cleanly without heaviness. Mid-palate remains light and fruity; moderate bitterness arrives late without dominating, balancing the beer's fruity core rather than overshadowing it. The overall impression is bright, balanced, and drinkable.

citrus-forwardmoderate bitternesslight-bodiedclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus and bergamot notes fading gracefully. Aftertaste remains clean with minimal residual sweetness, inviting another sip.

drylingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

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