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Freebird White IPA

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A cross between a Belgian wit and an IPA: a Belgian yeast strain and orange peel meet IPA hopping and a dry hop. Pale gold with a light haze and a frothy white head. Sweet orange and grapefruit dominate the aroma, with light peach, banana and clove behind them. On the palate the citrus turns to juice and rind, leading into more delicate stone fruit and spicy yeast esters, and the long finish turns increasingly citrusy.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
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
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
fruity
clove
spicy
Aroma
Sweet orange and grapefruit lead the nose, immediately recognizable as the primary aromatic signature.
also:juicy,peach,banana,yeasty
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freebird White IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with a light haze throughout the glass. A frothy white head forms readily and clings to the sides with stable lacing. The soft turbidity is characteristic of the Belgian wit component, while carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

pale goldlight hazefrothy white headstable lacing

◌ Aroma

Sweet orange and grapefruit lead the nose, immediately recognizable as the primary aromatic signature. Light stone fruit notes—particularly peach—emerge in the midground alongside subtle banana and clove, hinting at the Belgian yeast character without overwhelming the citrus profile.

orange, grapefruitstone fruitclove, bananaBelgian yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced citrus that shifts from fresh juice to something more rind-forward and structured. Mid-palate develops into delicate stone fruit and spicy yeast esters, creating a complex interplay between the wit's softness and the IPA's crisp backbone. Bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU, allowing these layered flavors to develop without harsh edge.

citrus rind, juicestone fruitspicy yeast estersbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish lengthens progressively toward increasing citrus presence, leaving a clean and dry departure. The aftertaste remains zesty without astringency, inviting another sip.

dry, cleancitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
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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About White IPA

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What is a White 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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