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Skeleton Crew

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White wine and grape from Nelson Sauvin with a subtle sweetness and fruity aroma, plus a tropical twist of coconut and pineapple from Sabro: a crisp cold IPA at 5.5% and 15 IBU, brewed with barley malt, flaked rice and flaked corn and fermented with lager yeast. The name is a tribute to the hardworking people who keep the beer industry running, and this is its 10 Years Edition.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
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
fruitytropicalcitrusy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright white wine and green grape notes from Nelson Sauvin, immediately lifted by tropical fruit—pineapple and coconut from Sabro—that adds an inviting, sun-warmed character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skeleton Crew

◎ Appearance

Skeleton Crew presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass as you drink. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a gentle cascade of tiny bubbles that sustains the visual appeal throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystalline claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright white wine and green grape notes from Nelson Sauvin, immediately lifted by tropical fruit—pineapple and coconut from Sabro—that adds an inviting, sun-warmed character. A subtle sweetness underpins the bouquet without overwhelming, while the lager fermentation keeps everything lean and clean, allowing the hop aromatics to sit front and center.

white winetropical fruitgreen grapecoconutpineapple

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the fruit-forward character of Nelson Sauvin providing immediate appeal alongside Sabro's tropical sweetness. The mid-palate remains bright and balanced; mild bitterness and gentle hoppy character emerge without dominating, while flaked rice and corn create a silky mouthfeel that enhances drinkability. The finish stays clean and fruity, never cloying.

crisp, refreshing palatebalanced fruitinessgentle bitternesssilky mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, fading gracefully with lingering tropical notes and a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harsh bitterness or astringency remains—only a clean, fruit-tinged dryness that invites the next sip.

dry, cleantropical lingeringrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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