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La Cambre IPA

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A Brussels abbey IPA, richly hopped and dry-hopped with Wakatu and Simcoe: they bring a tropical aroma that ends in a passion-fruit finish. Light amber, 4.9% and re-fermented in the bottle, it carries the 'Erkend Belgisch Abdijbier' mark, which links it to an abbey site with brewing history and sends a fee to the abbey for every serving.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the Wakatu and Simcoe hop character, presenting vibrant tropical fruit notes—particularly passion fruit and ripe stone fruit—layered with subtle herbal and citrus undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Cambre IPA

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains good adhesion to the glass throughout the drinking experience. The overall presentation is bright and inviting.

light amberclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the Wakatu and Simcoe hop character, presenting vibrant tropical fruit notes—particularly passion fruit and ripe stone fruit—layered with subtle herbal and citrus undertones. Light biscuit maltiness provides a clean, balanced backdrop without asserting itself. The bottle-conditioning contributes a faint yeasty softness that rounds the overall impression.

tropical fruitpassion fruitcitrusherbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, effervescent hop bitterness and tropical fruit character that carries through from the aroma into the mid-palate. Light, delicate malt sweetness—more biscuit than caramel—supports the overall dry profile without cloying. The finish dries progressively, allowing the passion-fruit and citrus notes to linger.

drytropical fruitcrisp bitternesslight maltiness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the hoppy, fruity character gradually receding into a dry, slightly astringent aftertaste. No residual sweetness remains.

dry aftertastemoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Belgian IPA

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What is a Belgian 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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