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Ebeltoft IPA

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Peder Zacho Hansen describes this full-bodied American IPA as packed with hops, bitter, spicy and easy to drink, fresh in character and finishing with a good, lingering but mild hop aftertaste. The malt is English and floor malted, the hops are American. The brewer claims the beer was invented in heaven, and that line gave it the name by which it is known, Opfundet i Himlen. Like all beers from the brewery it is unfiltered and unpasteurised.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
hoppyspicyresinous
hoppy
spicy
resinous
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced American hop character—resinous, citrus-forward notes dominate, complemented by subtle spice and herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ebeltoft IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with moderate clarity, showing the characteristic cloudiness of an unfiltered beer. A dense, cream-colored head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing, indicative of good protein content and carbonation. The body presents a full, rich presence in the glass.

pale goldenunfiltered hazepersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced American hop character—resinous, citrus-forward notes dominate, complemented by subtle spice and herbal undertones. English floor malt contributes a soft, slightly biscuity foundation that grounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming the hop expression. Fresh and inviting, with no oxidative or off-notes.

resinous hopscitrus, herbalbiscuit maltfresh character

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and immediately hoppy, with the American hops delivering bold resin and citrus notes alongside a peppery, warming spice. The mid-palate sustains this intensity while the English malt backbone provides smooth, clean structure—neither thin nor cloying. Bitterness builds steadily, reaching a firm 60 IBU presence that frames rather than dominates the flavor.

bold hop intensitypeppery spicesmooth malt backbonebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, dominated by a mild but persistent hop aftertaste that fades gradually into dry, resinous notes. No harsh astringency or lingering harshness—the beer remains eminently drinkable despite its assertive character.

lingering hop finishdry, resinouseasy-drinking
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
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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