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Berries, citrus, orange and grapefruit lead the aroma, the taste is soft and fruity with a slight bitterness, and refermentation in the bottle shapes its character. This top-fermented blonde (6 %) combines five hop varieties. The name comes from Ypres, where Ypra was once the main brand of Brouwerij Vermeulen, founded in 1836; that brewery later became part of Omer Vander Ghinste.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
Concours International de Lyon
Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2026
Concours International de Lyon
★Silver — Concours International de Lyon
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Silver — Concours International de Lyon
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitycitrusyorange
fruity
citrusy
orange
berry
yeasty
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus and berry notes—orange and grapefruit dominate the initial impression, supported by hints of red berries.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ypra

◎ Appearance

Ypra presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that demonstrates good retention and lacing. The carbonation is visibly active, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted blonde ale.

pale goldenclear, fine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and berry notes—orange and grapefruit dominate the initial impression, supported by hints of red berries. A herbal, noble hop character emerges beneath the fruit, with subtle earthy undertones. The overall aromatic profile is fresh and fruity without being cloying, reflecting the ale's five-hop blend.

citrus, orange, grapefruitred berryherbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and approachable at entry, with the citrus and berry notes from the aroma carrying through cleanly. The mid-palate reveals a gentle malt backbone with honey-like sweetness, balanced by a moderate, clean bitterness that builds toward the finish. The bottle refermentation adds subtle complexity and a crisp, slightly peppery edge to the overall flavor.

soft, fruitybalanced bitternesshoney sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus and a mild hop bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains crisp and clean, inviting another sip.

dry, refreshingclean hop bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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