Very dry and assertively bitter.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Half Acre Bodem IPA
◎ Appearance
Bodem presents a bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and well-defined, with steady streams of bubbles rising through the glass.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by bold Simcoe and Centennial hop character, offering prominent resinous pine and grapefruit citrus notes. Subtle floral and tropical undertones round out the aromatic profile, with a clean malt base supporting the assertive hop presence.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with bright citrus and pronounced hop bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. Pine resin and grapefruit notes dominate the flavor, supported by a clean, medium-bodied malt structure that allows the hops to shine throughout without overwhelming the palate.
◑ Finish
The finish is characteristically dry and assertive, with lingering bitterness and resinous pine that persist cleanly on the palate. The clean exit demonstrates excellent hop integration without astringency.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Half Acre Bodem IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Half Acre Bodem IPA
About American IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar American IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, resinous character as Half Acre Bodem IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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