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Complot IPA

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Complot IPA was Damm's first top-fermented beer when it launched in 2018. It is built around Nugget hops grown in Prades, Tarragona, where the brewery has trialled hop cultivation since 2014, joined by Summit, Willamette, Citra, Centennial, Simcoe, Amarillo and Mosaic added at different stages of the brew. The beer is amber with copper and orange hints. Ripe fruit, tropical fruit and citrus lead the aroma, with pine, a herbal-spicy edge and light earthy, floral touches, over a lean pale-malt base and a firm, clean bitterness.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Bronze · 2020
World Beer Awards
IPA: American Style
Gold · 2020
International Beer Challenge
Ale
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (IPA: American Style)
★Gold — International Beer Challenge (Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
herbal
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe and tropical fruit notes—stone fruit and citrus blend seamlessly with hints of pineapple and mango.
also:piney,spicy,earthy,floral
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Complot IPA

◎ Appearance

Complot IPA presents an amber body with distinct copper and orange hues, displaying excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head is firm and well-structured, with good retention and lacing that clings to the glass with each sip. Carbonation is lively and visible, contributing to the beer's refreshing visual presence.

amber with copperbright clarityfirm lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe and tropical fruit notes—stone fruit and citrus blend seamlessly with hints of pineapple and mango. Behind this fruity foundation lies a subtle pine character layered with herbal and light spice, supported by delicate earthy and floral undertones. The lean pale-malt base provides a clean, neutral backdrop that allows the hop complexity to shine without any yeasty or solvent notes.

ripe fruit, tropicalcitrus and pineherbal-spicyfloral earth

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and fruit-forward, with citrus and tropical notes establishing themselves immediately alongside a gentle herbal spice. Mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness—firm yet not aggressive—that integrates well with the fruity character and maintains the beer's clean, drinkable profile. The finish carries persistent hoppy and piney notes with a dry, slightly earthy quality that builds toward the lingering aftertaste.

fruity, balancedfirm bitternessherbal spicedry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, with citrus and pine persisting pleasantly without any harsh or astringent edges. A subtle earthy dryness lingers, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

citrus persistenceclean dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

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