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Gulpener IPA

Gulpener Bierbrouwerij
Netherlands·Alcohol-Free IPA
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“Hop, hop and more hop”, as the brewery puts it, but without the alcohol: bitter and fruity, with the unmistakable grapefruit finish that makes an IPA fun. Brewed in Gulpen from local barley and hop from grower Roger Wouters, and served at 5 to 7°C, which suits grilled burgers, blue cheese and spicy food. 0.3% ABV.

ABV
0.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive noble hop character—clean, herbal, and mineral-forward.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gulpener IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms a fine, tight foam that clings persistently to the glass, demonstrating strong lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence despite the alcohol-free nature.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive noble hop character—clean, herbal, and mineral-forward. Prominent citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon rind sit at the center, underpinned by a subtle, grainy malt foundation. The overall profile is crisp and inviting, with no solvent or fusty notes typical of lower-ABV brewing.

noble hops, herbalgrapefruit zestclean grainmineral edge

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and snappy, with immediate hop bitterness (60 IBU) balanced against a light, clean malt backbone from local barley. Mid-palate develops bright citric fruitiness alongside peppery, slightly spicy undertones. The bitterness is structured and integrated, never harsh, finishing with crisp dryness that invites the next sip.

dry, snappy entrystructured bitternesscitrus-forwardpeppery spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with grapefruit bitterness holding through to the aftertaste. Dryness persists without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for food pairing.

dry, lingeringgrapefruit bite
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
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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Food Pairing

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What is a Alcohol-Free 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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