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Goram IPA

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Stone fruit, citrus and bitter notes meet spicy hop aromas in this IPA, built on a punchy blend of American and Worcestershire hops. It is named after Goram, Bristol's legendary giant, who was no stranger to a well-crafted ale, and the beer is an ode to his renegade ways. Its alcohol-free sibling, Goram IPA Zero, follows its recipe. At 5.0% it carries the strength of a classic ale.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyspicy hophoppy
citrusy
spicy hop
hoppy
spicy
dark fruit
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered beneath spicy, herbal hop character from the American and Worcestershire blend.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Goram IPA

◎ Appearance

Light amber in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence in the glass. Schaumhaftung is clean and structured, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

light amberbrilliant claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered beneath spicy, herbal hop character from the American and Worcestershire blend. Stone fruit emerges in the background, with subtle tropical undertones adding depth and complexity. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh solvent or oxidative notes.

citrus zestspicy hopsstone fruittropical notes

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with immediate citrus intensity supported by a punchy bitterness that sits squarely in the mid-palate. Stone and dark fruit flavors develop alongside peppery, resinous hop bitterness. The finish builds gradually toward a dry, lingering bitter aftertaste with subtle spice.

citrus-forwardherbal bitternessdry palatedark fruit

◑ Finish

Medium-length dry finish with a persistent bitter and spicy character that fades gradually. The aftertaste remains clean and hoppy, leaving no cloying sweetness.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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