Fresh & Spiky
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Fresh & Spiky
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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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