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Earl Grey IPA

Marble Beers
United Kingdom·American IPA
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
floral
herbal
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—layered atop a pronounced floral character from the Earl Grey infusion.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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 American IPA

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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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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