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Sloeber IPA

Brouwerij Roman
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian IPA · One of 7 Belgian IPAs in hopIQ

Sloeber IPA was added in 2018 as a hop-led companion to Sloeber at the same strength. The brewery calls it a genuine Belgian IPA, pairing a fruity Belgian yeast character with Magnum, Citra, Amarillo and Simcoe hops. Citrus, orange and tropical fruit rise from the glass, joined by a resinous pine note. On the palate fruitiness and bitterness hold each other in balance, and the finish is firm and bitter.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
resinous
tropical
hoppy
piney
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sloeber IPA

◎ Appearance

Sloeber IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is crisp and evident, generating steady streams of tiny bubbles that maintain the foam structure throughout the tasting. The visual impression is one of cleanliness and vibrancy.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by hop-derived citrus and orange notes, with distinct tropical fruit character—pineapple and stone fruit—rising prominently. A resinous pine undertone adds structural depth, while the Belgian yeast contributes subtle fruity esters that soften the overall impression. The interplay between yeast phenolics and noble hop aromatics creates a layered, inviting profile.

citrus, orangetropical fruitpine, resinousfruity esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bright, fruity attack that carries the citrus and tropical character through the mid-palate. Bitterness builds deliberately, neither overwhelming nor receding, creating genuine balance between the malt sweetness and the Magnum, Citra, Amarillo and Simcoe hop bite. Body is full without heaviness, supporting both fruitiness and bitterness equally.

citrus-forwardbalanced fruit-bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

The finish is firm and decidedly bitter, with the pine and resin notes persisting alongside a dry, mineral quality. Bitterness lingers cleanly for several seconds without becoming astringent, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

bitterdrylingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sloeber IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Sloeber IPA

About Belgian IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian 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 Belgian IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, bitter, fruity character as Sloeber IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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