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Northern Lights IPA

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Crisp lager vibes and fruit-forward hops: honeydew, white tea, papaya, pink grapefruit, Riesling-like notes and honeysuckle, from generous late additions of Strata, Talus, Cashmere and Citra that keep the bitterness soft. A seasonal Cold IPA that blends old-world lager ingredients and techniques with bold American hops into a juicy, genre-shifting beer.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter43 IBU
Citrus 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
fruityhoppyjuicy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
honey
citrusy
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and tropical notes—honeydew and papaya blend seamlessly with white tea and honeysuckle florals.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Northern Lights IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains good lacing down the glass, characteristic of the lager-influenced brewing approach.

pale goldencrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and tropical notes—honeydew and papaya blend seamlessly with white tea and honeysuckle florals. A subtle citrus backbone of pink grapefruit emerges alongside delicate Riesling-like character, while the Malz foundation remains restrained, allowing the late-addition Edelhopfen to dominate.

stone fruit, honeydew, papayafloral, honeysucklewhite tea, Riesling-like

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and soft despite 43 IBU, with honeyed maltiness providing a light, clean foundation. Citrus and tropical hop character builds through the mid-palate—grapefruit and papaya notes dance over delicate floral undertones—while bitterness remains gentle and integrated rather than assertive, finishing crisp without harshness.

juicy, soft bitternesshoneyed, fruit-forwardsmooth, crisp finish

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering citrus and subtle honeysuckle notes fading gently. The refreshing quality persists without astringency, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry, refreshinglingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
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 Cold IPA

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What is a Cold 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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