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Denial DIPA

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A collaboration Double IPA with La Pirata Brewing — Simcoe, Vic Secret, and Mosaic hops delivering lemony, grassy, and spicy tropical character. Part of Animus' extensive collaboration program that has made them one of the most connected small breweries in Spain.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
herbal
spicy
piney
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes—lemon and lime peel—layered with herbal and grassy undertones from the Simcoe and Vic Secret hops.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Denial DIPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue characteristic of the style. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass walls as you drink. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle cascade that sustains throughout.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes—lemon and lime peel—layered with herbal and grassy undertones from the Simcoe and Vic Secret hops. Beneath these lies a spicy, peppery quality with hints of tropical stone fruit and subtle pine resin. The malt base remains restrained, allowing the Edelhopfen to occupy the foreground.

lemon, lime peelherbal, grassyspicy, pepperytropical fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with immediate citrus bite followed by a full mid-palate of tropical and herbal character. The bitterness is moderate and well-balanced, at 80 IBU, arriving mid-palate without harsh edges and fading into a dry, grassy finish. Alcohol warmth is present but restrained at 8.5%, adding subtle depth without dominating.

crisp citrusbalanced bitternessdry, herbal finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with lingering lemony and herbal notes that fade gradually. A subtle spicy warmth and faint pine resin persist on the palate, inviting another sip.

dry, grassylingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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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