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Vipstjert

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An IPA brewed with Citra hops and bergamot fruit, with notes of bergamot, grapefruit and tropical fruit. It is a seasonal beer, named after the wagtail: when it suddenly flicks its tail on the earth slopes at Lynæs, spring has come to Halsnæs. A beloved harbinger of spring, both bird and beer.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyfruitytropical
citrusy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes, prominently bergamot and grapefruit, mingling with tropical fruit aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vipstjert

◎ Appearance

Golden amber in color with bright clarity and lively effervescence. The head forms with good retention, leaving delicate lacing down the glass as it settles. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted session IPA.

golden amberbright, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes, prominently bergamot and grapefruit, mingling with tropical fruit aromatics. Citra hops contribute their signature floral and fruity character, layered with gentle resinous undertones. A subtle herbaceous quality rounds out the composition without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

bergamot, grapefruittropical fruitCitra hop characterbright citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive citrus and tropical fruit flavors that echo the aromatic promise. Mid-palate maintains a clean, crisp body with moderate bitterness—balanced rather than aggressive—derived from the 60 IBU charge. The finish dries gently without astringency, leaving a refreshing citrus fade that invites the next sip.

citrus-driventropical notesbalanced bitternessclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering grapefruit and bergamot aftertaste. The beer closes refreshingly crisp, embodying its role as a seasonal herald of spring.

citrus aftertasterefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

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