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BB Viking IPA

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A fresh, golden IPA with an abundance of hop aroma: citrus, floral and fruity notes, coming from Cascade (citrus) and Chinook (floral and citrus). Light and dark caramel malts harmonise with the hop flavour from start to finish, and the finish turns pleasantly bitter. This organic India pale ale is golden.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter43 IBU
Citrus 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
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
floral
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes from Cascade hops, followed by floral and slightly spicy undertones from Chinook.
also:clean,tropical
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BB Viking IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that drives a persistent white head. The beer displays good lacing as the foam recedes, clinging to the glass in delicate patterns. Light catches the beer's transparent body, revealing its characteristic pale malt foundation.

bright goldenclearwhite foamgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes from Cascade hops, followed by floral and slightly spicy undertones from Chinook. Behind the hop character lies a gentle caramel sweetness from the malt bill, adding depth without overshadowing the aromatic intensity. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with a balanced interplay between resinous hop oils and subtle malt sweetness.

citrus-forwardfloral and spicyresinouscaramel backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crisp citrus and light fruity flavors that persist through the mid-palate. Light and dark caramel malts provide a framework of subtle sweetness and toasted character, harmonizing cleanly with the hop bitterness. The finish builds toward a pleasant, lingering bitterness that feels neither aggressive nor thin, supported by the malt's body.

citrus and stone fruitbalanced bitteringmalt-supportedclean finish

◑ Finish

A pleasantly dry and bitter conclusion that fades gradually without harshness. The aftertaste carries echoes of citrus and floral hop character with a subtle caramel warmth.

dry bitterlingering citrusmeasured fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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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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