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IPA8

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An orange and very fruity IPA. The American hops Simcoe and Citra give it a tropical character and a subtle floral aroma, and the mouthfeel is very silky with a moderate bitterness at the end. It is brewed with Maris Otter and Extra Pale malts and Simcoe, Citra and Cascade hops and fermented with ale yeast.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
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
fruitytropicalorange
fruity
tropical
orange
floral
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical fruit notes—mango, passion fruit, and citrus zest—delivered primarily by the Simcoe and Citra hop combination.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IPA8

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-orange hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains good lacing down the glass, indicating proper conditioning and malt body.

golden-orangeclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical fruit notes—mango, passion fruit, and citrus zest—delivered primarily by the Simcoe and Citra hop combination. Beneath the hop-forward character lies a subtle floral undertone and a clean, delicate malt base that supports without dominating.

tropical fruitcitrus zestfloralclean malt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate enters with juicy orange and stone fruit flavors that develop into a rounded, silky mouthfeel. Bitterness emerges gently in the mid-palate and builds to a moderate, clean finish without harshness, complemented by the soft character of Maris Otter and Extra Pale malts.

orangefruitysilky mouthfeelmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering citrus and a sustained but unobtrusive hop bitterness. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, encouraging further sips.

crispdryclean aftertaste
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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What is a American 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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