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Hemel English I.P.A.

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A very malty English IPA made from English malts and English hops, at 6% ABV. It comes from a small brewery that works from the ground floor and the cellars of the twelfth-century Commanderie van Sint Jan in the heart of Nijmegen, and it is poured at the brewery itself.

ABV
6.0%
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
maltyhoppynoble hop
malty
hoppy
noble hop
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained English noble-hop character—floral and herbal notes with gentle spice.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hemel English I.P.A.

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue that catches light with clarity and brilliance. The head forms with moderate density and maintains a fine, persistent lacing along the glass as you drink. Carbonation is bright and even, creating a continuous stream of fine bubbles that sustains the beer's liveliness throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearpersistent lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained English noble-hop character—floral and herbal notes with gentle spice. Underneath lies a solid malty foundation with subtle bread-like warmth. A faint suggestion of tropical citrus fruit rounds out the profile without dominating, giving the beer an inviting and balanced aromatic presence.

floral hopherbalbread maltsubtle tropical note

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean malt sweetness and a soft, pillowy mouthfeel that speaks to the beer's English brewing tradition. Mid-palate brings forward the noble hops' spice and a touch of citrus brightness, while a measured bitterness builds gradually. The 60 IBU presents as restrained and integrated rather than assertive, allowing malt and hop to converse as equals.

malty sweetnessclean palatenoble hop spicemeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. A faint malty warmth persists, leaving no harsh edges—a testament to the balance struck between its two primary characters.

dryrefreshinglingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, hoppy, noble-hop character as Hemel English I.P.A. will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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