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Gedankenkarussell

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Gedankenkarussell is a New England IPA with a fruit note in the aroma right from the start. Talus Cryo, Simcoe and BRU-1 are the hops, over Pilsner, wheat and oat malt. 5.8% ABV and 18 IBU make for a moderate alcohol content. Water, malt, hops and yeast go in, and it comes from Hamburg-based Buddelship.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppywheat
fruity
hoppy
wheat
juicy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright stone fruit and citrus notes from the Talus Cryo and Simcoe hops, immediately inviting and accessible.
also:tropical
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gedankenkarussell

◎ Appearance

Gedankenkarussell presents a pale golden-yellow hue with substantial haze throughout the glass, characteristic of the New England IPA style. The foam is dense and persistent, building a fine white head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a soft, creamy visual texture.

pale goldenhazy throughoutpersistent headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright stone fruit and citrus notes from the Talus Cryo and Simcoe hops, immediately inviting and accessible. Underneath, wheat and oat malt provide a subtle, clean grain foundation that balances the fruity top notes. There is no harsh greenness or oxidation—just a cohesive, juicy impression that suggests fresh-picked tropical notes.

stone fruitcitrus-forwardwheat maltjuicy, clean

◐ Taste

The palate is full and creamy, with wheat and oat malts contributing a soft, slightly rounded body rather than astringency. Hop character arrives early as gentle fruity and citrus notes, then settles into a mild, integrated bitterness (18 IBU) that never dominates. The finish is refreshingly dry without being thin, allowing the beer's juiciness and subtle tropical notes to linger pleasantly.

creamy bodyintegrated bitternessjuicy malt sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades cleanly, leaving behind soft citrus and a whisper of grain sweetness. At 5.8% ABV, there is no warming alcohol character—the finish remains light, inviting another sip.

clean fadecitrus lingeringlight and balanced
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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