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Lifeline

Brouwerij Homeland
Netherlands·Cold IPA
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Clean and crisp, with citrus and grapefruit meeting a firm, tight bitterness: this Cold IPA runs at 5.5% ABV and 36 IBU, is brewed from barley and wheat and measures 5 EBC in colour. The brewery pictures it on a raft, a glass in hand and the horizon in sight, a lifeline against thirst that is always within reach.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleancitrusywheat
clean
citrusy
wheat
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and grapefruit notes, backed by a clean, herbaceous hop character typical of noble-style varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lifeline

◎ Appearance

Lifeline presents a pale, crystalline golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms a thin, bright white collar that clings delicately to the glass, leaving fragile tracery as the beer is consumed. The overall impression is one of refined clarity and visual lightness.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and grapefruit notes, backed by a clean, herbaceous hop character typical of noble-style varieties. Subtle wheat grain contributes a soft, bready undertone without dominating. There is no phenolic or yeasty complexity—the profile remains focused and refreshingly straightforward.

citrus, grapefruitherbal hopclean graincrisp, dry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, clean entry; citrus and grapefruit flavors emerge immediately alongside a firm, tightly-wound bitterness. Mid-palate balances the hoppy bite with soft wheat malt sweetness, maintaining clarity and definition throughout. The bitterness persists without harshness, anchoring the beer's refreshing character.

citrus-forwardfirm bitternesswheat maltclean, dry

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and dry, with lingering grapefruit bitterness that fades cleanly. No sticky residue or cloying notes remain—only a crisp, inviting aftertaste that calls for another sip.

dry, cleancitrus bite
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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 Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cold 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 Cold IPA

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