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Harboe IPA

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An IPA from the Harboe brewery in Skælskør with a good bitterness. Harboe is Denmark's third-largest brewery, listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen since 1989 and family-run since 1883; its sixth generation looks after the daily administration today. The company began with a horse-drawn delivery of barrels in 1883.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleantropical
hoppy
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, inviting bouquet of citrus and subtle tropical notes, with the noble hops providing a restrained herbal backdrop.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harboe IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with good adhesion. The carbonation is brisk and visible, creating a lively visual presence that underscores the beer's crisp character.

pale goldenclearfine head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, inviting bouquet of citrus and subtle tropical notes, with the noble hops providing a restrained herbal backdrop. The malt contributes a light, grainy foundation without any assertive sweetness, allowing the hop character to take the lead.

citrus peeltropical fruitherbal Edelhopfenclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bright, zesty entry that transitions into a confident bitterness building through the mid-palate. Citrus and tropical fruit flavours weave throughout, complemented by a dry, lean malt body that stays in the background, allowing the 60 IBU to express itself without harshness.

assertive bitternesscitrus forwarddry malttropical undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness trailing pleasantly into the aftertaste. A subtle citrus note persists, creating a refreshing, clean conclusion that invites another sip.

dry finishpersistent bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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