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Koel & Krachtig

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A Cold IPA at 7.1%, a decidedly bitter and hoppy style brewed with bottom fermentation. Generous amounts of Amarillo, Eucanot and Citra give it a pronounced hop flavour, and unmalted grains add to the firm yet fresh bitterness. Thirst-quenching and very easy to drink for its strength. Key flavours: citrus, fresh and bitter.

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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
Aroma
Pronounced hop character leads the nose with citrus and grapefruit notes from the Amarillo, Citra, and Eucanot blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Koel & Krachtig

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, inviting luminosity. A fine, persistent head forms and clings to the glass in crisp lacework. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending visual vibrancy throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Pronounced hop character leads the nose with citrus and grapefruit notes from the Amarillo, Citra, and Eucanot blend. Fresh herbal and floral undertones emerge beneath, while unmalted grains contribute a clean, slightly grainy backdrop. No yeast cloudiness detracts from the crisp, forward-facing hop expression.

citrus-forwardherbal, floralclean grainvibrant hop oils

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and hoppy, with immediate citrus and tropical fruit character that fills the palate. Mid-palate develops a firm, dry bitterness—resolute yet not harsh—complemented by the slight spiciness of Eucanot and the pithy edge of unmalted grains. Body remains lean and refreshing despite the 7.1% alcohol, making the beer remarkably approachable.

bitter, hoppycitrus, tropicaldry, crisplight-bodied

◑ Finish

Bitterness persists cleanly into the finish without becoming astringent, leaving a thirst-quenching dryness on the palate. Aftertaste fades gracefully, allowing the hop character to linger as a pleasant, enduring memory.

dry, lingeringthirst-quenching
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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