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Elmegade IPA

Bryggeriet Skands
Denmark·IPA
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Strongly dry-hopped, this top-fermented, unfiltered IPA greets with an intense fruity aroma and a fresh bitterness, while base and caramel malt bring body and a light golden colour. The bitterness is rounded. It draws on the classic English India Pale Ale, brewed for the English troops who went to India.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyfruitymalty
hoppy
fruity
malty
caramel
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by intense dry-hop character, releasing waves of stone fruit and citrus notes with a floral undertone.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Elmegade IPA

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity, presenting a bright, inviting character. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is evident and lively throughout.

light goldenclearpersistent headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by intense dry-hop character, releasing waves of stone fruit and citrus notes with a floral undertone. Subtle caramel and Malz sweetness emerge beneath, grounding the aromatic profile without overwhelming the Edelhopfen expression. A gentle herbal spice completes the composition.

intense hoppystone fruitcitrusfloral spice

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fresh, with citrus and tropical fruit notes developing across the mid-palate. The Malz foundation provides moderate body and a light caramel sweetness that balances the pronounced bitterness. The 60 IBU bitterness is rounded and well-integrated, finishing dry without astringency.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering bitterness that gradually fades. A subtle Malz residue remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

cleanmedium lengthlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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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