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Farsons Green Hop IPA

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Green Hop IPA is an all-malt India Pale Ale at 5.7%, hopped with five hop varieties and dry hopped during its four to five week brew. The hops show a fruity character, and a vibrant bitterness meets a pleasant malt base with hints of biscuit in the aftertaste. Its amber colour comes from pale ale malt, and the late hop addition gives the beer its distinct flavour and aroma.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppymalty
fruity
hoppy
malty
toasty
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fruity and hoppy character from five distinct hop varieties, with pronounced citrus notes emerging alongside stone fruit and tropical fruit undertones.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Farsons Green Hop IPA

◎ Appearance

The beer displays a bright amber hue derived from pale ale malt, with excellent clarity and a luminous quality in the glass. A dense, off-white head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is brisk and evenly distributed, contributing to the beer's lively visual presence.

bright amberexcellent claritypersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fruity and hoppy character from five distinct hop varieties, with pronounced citrus notes emerging alongside stone fruit and tropical fruit undertones. Beneath the hop aromatics lies a subtle biscuit-forward malt foundation that adds depth without overwhelming the delicate floral and herbal dimensions from the dry hopping. The aroma remains crisp and inviting throughout, with no harsh or vegetal edges.

fruity hop charactercitrus and stone fruitbiscuit malt foundationfloral and herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant bitterness that is balanced rather than harsh, complemented by the malt's gentle toasted and bready character. Mid-palate reveals the fruity complexity promised by the aroma, with citrus and stone fruit flavors weaving through a crisp, well-defined body. The five-hop blend creates a layered bitterness that persists without becoming dry or astringent, allowing the pleasant malt sweetness to remain present throughout.

balanced bitternessfruity complexitytoasted and breadycrisp body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the vibrant bitterness receding gradually to reveal lingering hints of biscuit and subtle citrus notes in the aftertaste. The beer concludes with a crisp, refreshing character that invites another sip without leaving any residual harshness.

clean finishbiscuit aftertastemoderately dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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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