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Spring

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An IPA of ruby red colour, brewed with a blend of four different malts that give it intense malty notes. American hops add a citrusy, floral and tropical-fruit aroma on top. With 35 IBU the bitterness is restrained for the style, which leaves room for the malt.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2021
European Beer Star
Traditional India Pale Ale
Bronze · 2022
European Beer Star
Traditional India Pale Ale
Silver · 2023
Birra dell'Anno
American Pale Ale
★Silver — European Beer Star (Traditional India Pale Ale)
★Bronze — European Beer Star (Traditional India Pale Ale)
★Silver — Birra dell'Anno (American Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytropicalcitrusy
malty
tropical
citrusy
floral
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—layered beneath tropical fruit character suggesting mango and passion fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spring

◎ Appearance

Spring presents a ruby-red hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintains the foam's structure throughout the pour.

ruby-redclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—layered beneath tropical fruit character suggesting mango and passion fruit. Behind these American hop aromatics lies a solid malt foundation: caramel sweetness and subtle toasted grain tones frame the floral hop profile without overwhelming it.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitfloral hopscaramel malt

◐ Taste

The palate begins with a balanced entry that blends malt sweetness with restrained bitterness. The mid-palate reveals the complexity of the four-malt blend—biscuit, toffee, and light roast notes—while the 35 IBU provides just enough bite to cleanse without dominating, allowing the malt character to remain prominent.

balanced malt-hopbiscuittoffeerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with residual caramel sweetness fading gradually alongside a gentle, lingering herbal bitterness. The aftertaste remains dry and inviting, encouraging another sip.

clean finishherbaldry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
81
Finish
74
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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