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O'Hara's Double IPA

Carlow Brewing Company
Ireland·Double IPA
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A malt-forward double IPA. Caramalt gives a caramel sweetness and a full body that balance 7.5 % alcohol, while Amarillo in the kettle and Cascade in the dry hop supply an intense aroma of fruit and flowers. Copper-coloured and lightly carbonated. The bitterness is substantial and long-lasting, and the finish returns to sweet caramel.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyfruity
caramel
malty
fruity
floral
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Amarillo and Cascade hops deliver an intense bouquet of stone fruit, citrus, and fresh flowers.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for O'Hara's Double IPA

◎ Appearance

Copper-colored and clear, with a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is restrained, giving the beer a composed, refined presentation despite its assertive character.

copper, clearfine lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Amarillo and Cascade hops deliver an intense bouquet of stone fruit, citrus, and fresh flowers. Beneath the floral hop character lies a subtle caramalt sweetness that grounds the nose without overwhelming the vibrant hop expression.

citrus, stone fruitfloralcaramel notes

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malt-forward, with caramalt providing an initial sweetness and round mouthfeel. Mid-palate develops substantial bitterness that persists, complemented by fruit and herbal hop flavors, before the finish pivots back toward caramel sweetness.

bitter, long-lastingfruity hop characterbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The bitter notes linger with good length, gradually receding to reveal the caramalt's sweet undertone. A warming alcohol presence emerges in the aftertaste without harshness.

persistent bitternesscaramel return
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Double IPA

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What is a Double 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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