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Klooster IPA

De Bekeerde Suster
Netherlands·IPA
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Floral aroma hops lead this IPA, joined by notes of juniper berry and parsley over a light, approachable bitterness. At 5.1% it is the answer of the Susters, the sisters of De Bekeerde Suster, to the call for an India pale ale: a beer from the Amsterdam brewery on the grounds of the former Bethaniën Monastery, where converted nuns once brewed.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
floralherbalhoppy
floral
herbal
hoppy
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced floral hop character, complemented by herbal notes of juniper berry and fresh parsley.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Klooster IPA

◎ Appearance

Klooster IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, with the foam displaying good lacing retention on the glass.

pale goldenclearfine headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced floral hop character, complemented by herbal notes of juniper berry and fresh parsley. This aromatic profile sits atop a light, clean malt foundation, creating an inviting and refined bouquet.

floral hopsjuniper berryherbal notesclean

◐ Taste

Entry delivers bright, herbal and floral hop flavors with subtle tropical and citrus undertones. The mid-palate remains light and crisp, with a moderate bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than dominates. Finish is dry and refreshing, with the herbal character persisting gently into the aftertaste.

herbal-florallight bodymoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering herbal and light floral notes. Aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, without harshness or lingering warmth.

drycrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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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