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Fresh & Spiky

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An American IPA at 6% ABV with a fruity character, 31 IBU and a colour of 15 EBC. Fresh & Spiky is the brewery's familiar IPA in a new look, with the character kept as it was. It is brewed in Middelburg, in Zeeland, where Kees Bubberman opened Brouwerij Kees in 2015 after growing into a master brewer at Emelisse.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppyclean
fruity
hoppy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus and tropical fruit notes from a balanced hop profile, offering bright grapefruit and orange zest characteristics.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fresh & Spiky

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright, translucent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that develops good lacing around the glass. The beer exhibits lively carbonation visible as a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldencrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus and tropical fruit notes from a balanced hop profile, offering bright grapefruit and orange zest characteristics. Beneath the aromatics sits a clean, understated malt foundation that supports the hop-forward character without competing.

citrus, tropical fruitbright hop characterclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry that emphasizes the fruity and citrusy dimensions across the mid-palate. Bitterness emerges as a measured presence at 31 IBU, providing balance without overwhelming the delicate fruit character, finishing with a dry, clean impression.

fruity entrycitrus-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, drying cleanly on the palate while leaving a subtle citrus and hop resin aftertaste. The low ABV contributes to an overall light, refreshing conclusion ideal for sustained drinking.

dry finishlight, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, hoppy, refreshing character as Fresh & Spiky will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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