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Comet IPA

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An IPA hopped with Hallertauer Comet, Saphir and Taurus. The grist mixes Pilsner, Vienna, Munich, melanoidin and caramel malts, the starting gravity is about 16.5 % and the alcohol sits at 6.8 % ABV. It is brewed by Häffner Bräu in Bad Rappenau, a brewery in family hands since 1908, as part of the Hopfenstopfer craft-beer line.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppynoble hopmalty
hoppy
noble hop
malty
caramel
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with the distinctive noble-hop character of Hallertauer Comet and Saphir, expressing floral and herbal qualities alongside subtle citrus notes.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Comet IPA

◎ Appearance

Comet IPA presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a white, persistent head that clings to the glass walls with fine lacing. The carbonation is crisp and lively, evidenced by a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with the distinctive noble-hop character of Hallertauer Comet and Saphir, expressing floral and herbal qualities alongside subtle citrus notes. A gentle backdrop of caramel and Vienna malt sweetness provides warmth without overwhelming the delicate hop aromatics, creating an inviting, complex bouquet.

noble hops, floralherbal spicecitrus liftcaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, crisp entry dominated by the Edelhopfen profile, yielding tropical and citrus fruit notes that develop mid-palate. The malt foundation—built from Pilsner, Vienna, and Munich bases with melanoidin and caramel additions—provides a subtle fullness and sweet undertone. Bitterness from the 55 IBU strikes a balanced finish without harshness, allowing the hop and malt components to coexist in harmony.

tropical hopscitrus forwardbalanced bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a dry, refreshing fade that emphasizes the noble-hop bitterness and a slight caramel note lingering pleasantly on the palate.

dry finishnoble-hop aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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

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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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