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Karmadelic IPA

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Clear bright gold under a tidy white head, with subtle aromas of citrus peel and soft candy. Citrus and a confectionery sweetness arrive first, then a dry malt backbone and an assertive hop bitterness pull them back. It finishes crisp and dry, with only a faint echo of that sweetness left. Brewed with Superdelic hops from New Zealand, with oats and wheat in the grist.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusymalty
hoppy
citrusy
malty
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus peel—lemon and grapefruit—backed by a subtle confectionery sweetness reminiscent of rock candy.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Karmadelic IPA

◎ Appearance

Brilliant bright gold beneath a tidy white head with good retention and fine carbonation. The clarity is exceptional, with no haze or suspended matter. The head shows delicate lacing as the beer settles.

bright goldclearfine carbonationtight head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus peel—lemon and grapefruit—backed by a subtle confectionery sweetness reminiscent of rock candy. The Superdelic hops contribute restrained, clean noble character without aggression. A soft grain undertone rounds out the profile.

citrus peelcandy sweetnessclean noble hopssoft grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and confectionery notes before a dry malt backbone enters mid-sip. Assertive hop bitterness develops gradually, pulling back the sweetness and establishing a firm, balanced structure. Oats and wheat add a subtle roundness without cloudiness.

citrus forwarddry maltassertive bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades cleanly. Only a faint echo of the initial sweetness persists on the aftertaste.

crispdry finishclean fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
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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