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Franks IPA

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Franks IPA balances hop bitterness, aroma and alcohol, and wraps plenty of bittering units in a pleasant malt body. The hops go in at every stage: mash hops, first-run hops, kettle hops and aroma hops. Grauballe Bryghus itself uses this beer as its example of a brew that is bold and demands attention, in contrast to the mild, fresh Røde Kristian.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyresinous
hoppy
malty
resinous
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive hop character—resinous pine and citrus peel dominate, backed by subtle tropical fruit notes from the layered hopping schedule.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Franks IPA

◎ Appearance

Franks IPA presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head builds generously and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, revealing a beer built with attention to craft and presentation.

golden-amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive hop character—resinous pine and citrus peel dominate, backed by subtle tropical fruit notes from the layered hopping schedule. Beneath lies a clean, supportive malt backbone that prevents the hops from overwhelming, with no yeast-driven esters clouding the frame.

resinous pinecitrus peeltropical notesclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry strikes with bold hop bitterness that fills the mid-palate without harshness, anchored by a full, satisfying malt body that gives the beer substance and balance. The resinous character persists throughout, complemented by subtle citrus and stone fruit, while the 60 IBU sits firmly in the foreground without becoming astringent.

bold bitternessfull-bodied maltresinouscitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering bitter notes that fade gradually into a clean, mouth-watering aftertaste. Alcohol warmth is present but integrated, leaving no harsh edges.

long and dryclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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