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De Prael I.P.A.

Brouwerij De Prael
Netherlands·IPA
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De Prael's I.P.A. follows the classic English style at 6.2%: a solid malt base carries plenty of hops, with the familiar bitter, hoppy taste and a scent of red fruit. It is one of the fixed beers at both De Prael taprooms, in the old centre of Amsterdam and at Esperantoplein in The Hague.

ABV
6.2%
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
hoppymaltyfruity
hoppy
malty
fruity
berry
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with classic English hop character—earthy and herbal with a pronounced note of red berries and subtle citrus undertones.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De Prael I.P.A.

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-amber body with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, lending the beer a lively visual presence that speaks to its refreshing character.

golden-amberbright claritypersistent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic English hop character—earthy and herbal with a pronounced note of red berries and subtle citrus undertones. A solid malt foundation supports the hops, bringing gentle grainy warmth without dominating the aromatic profile.

herbal hopsred fruitcitrus notesgrainy malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a measured bitterness that builds gradually across the mid-palate, supported by a clean, malty foundation. Flavors of berry and tropical fruit weave through the bitter framework, creating a balanced interplay between hop character and restrained sweetness. The finish is dry and assertive without becoming harsh.

bitter, hoppyberry charactertropical undertonesclean, dry

◑ Finish

A lingering, bitter-edged finish with subtle fruit notes that gradually fade. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, inviting another sip.

bitter aftertastemedium lengthrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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