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Earl Grey IPA

Marble Beers
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

A smooth and citrusy IPA fermented with timed additions of Earl Grey tea. Heavy infused hopping and traditional cask maturing — the result is a citrus fruit aroma, smooth sleek texture, hop notes brilliantly complemented by bergamot and a light tannic finish. Marble's most distinctive and talked-about beer.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
herbal
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Earl Grey IPA

Appearance

A bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a resilient white head. The beer displays strong lacing that clings to the glass with each sip, and fine carbonation creates a steady stream of bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

golden amberclearpersistent lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with assertive citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—layered atop a pronounced floral character from the Earl Grey infusion. Bergamot and a subtle herbal complexity emerge as the beer warms, while restrained Edelpilz hop character adds depth without overwhelming the delicate tea integration.

citrus-forwardbergamot and floralherbaceoustea-infused

Taste

The palate enters smooth and refreshing, with bright citrus flavors immediately apparent. The mid-palate reveals balanced bitterness around 60 IBU, where the Edelpilz hops meet the tannic dry finish of the Earl Grey. Malt sweetness remains restrained, allowing the hop-tea interplay to dominate without harshness.

smooth entrycitrus-hoppy balancemoderate bitternesstannic finish

Finish

A clean, lingering finish marked by lingering bitterness and the subtle astringency of bergamot and tea tannins. The aftertaste remains crisp and dry, with no cloying sweetness, inviting another sip.

drycrisp aftertasteherbal persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Earl Grey IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Earl Grey IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, fruity character as Earl Grey IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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