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This India Pale Ale is brewed with American Cascade aroma hops. During storage it is dry-hopped with English East Kent Golding. Its blue-green 50 cl can is listed from 2022, with the name Sea Bird and the words India Pale Ale. It joins Black Bird, Early Bird and NightingAle among Fuglsang's bird-named beers.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyherbalfloral
hoppy
herbal
floral
piney
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by American Cascade hops, releasing fresh citrus and floral notes that lead the aromatic profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sea Bird

◎ Appearance

Sea Bird presents a bright golden-amber hue characteristic of a classic American IPA. The beer displays excellent clarity with lively carbonation and forms a substantial white head that adheres well to the glass, leaving fine lacing with each sip.

golden-amberbright, clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by American Cascade hops, releasing fresh citrus and floral notes that lead the aromatic profile. A secondary layer of herbal and piney character emerges from the dry-hopping with English East Kent Golding, while subtle malt undertones provide a clean foundation without sweetness.

citrus, floralpine, herbalCascade & Golding hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crisp hop bitterness that builds steadily through the mid-palate, supported by a lean malt backbone. Piney and herbal notes blend with subtle citrus flavors, while the finish remains dry and clean, allowing the noble character of East Kent Golding to define the closing impression.

hoppy, bitterpiney, herbaldry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and crisp, with lingering bitterness that fades gradually rather than abruptly. A faint citrus and herbal aftertaste persists, characteristic of quality dry-hopping.

lingering bitternessherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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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.

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