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Delirium Argentum

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Brewed to mark twenty-five years of Delirium Tremens. Red amber under a dense, fine white head; the nose is spicy, with citrus, grapefruit and a hint of caramel. Full-bodied and intense, with a touch of caramel and a spicy, citrusy bitterness that runs into a fresh, full, bitter aftertaste. 7% ABV and 48 IBU.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter48 IBU
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
citrusyspicycaramel
citrusy
spicy
caramel
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced spice and citrus notes, particularly grapefruit, layered over a subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Delirium Argentum

◎ Appearance

Red amber hue with excellent clarity, topped by a dense and fine white head that clings persistently to the glass sides. The carbonation is lively, evident in steady bubble formation and the beer's bright, translucent presentation.

red amberdense white headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced spice and citrus notes, particularly grapefruit, layered over a subtle caramel sweetness. Noble hop character dominates, delivering bright, peppery aromatics without aggressive astringency.

spicy hopsgrapefruit, citruscaramel notesEdelhopfen-forward

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with balanced malt sweetness and caramel undertones, immediately followed by spicy, citrus-driven hop bitterness. The mid-palate sustains intensity without overwhelming, allowing the interplay of malt richness and hop articulation to develop cleanly.

full-bodiedcitrus bitternesscaramel maltspicy finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is fresh and decidedly bitter, with lingering grapefruit and peppery notes that persist without harshness. Bitterness resolves gradually, leaving a clean, dry conclusion.

fresh bitterlong finishdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
86
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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