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Incredible Pale Ale

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Fruit aromas, a pronounced bitterness and a pleasant malt body define this India Pale Ale. Four hops go into it: Cascade, Saphir, Taurus and Amarillo. The grist uses Pilsner, Vienna and caramel malts, with a starting gravity of about 15.5 %. It comes in at 6.1 % ABV and 55 IBU and belongs to the Hopfenstopfer line of Häffner Bräu in Bad Rappenau.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitymaltyhoppy
fruity
malty
hoppy
caramel
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, displaying the characteristic profile of the four-hop blend.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Incredible Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

The beer displays a pale golden hue with bright clarity and an inviting translucent quality. A dense, white head forms on the pour and maintains good retention throughout the glass, leaving fine lines of lacing that cling to the sides. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, displaying the characteristic profile of the four-hop blend. Cascade and Amarillo contribute bright grapefruit and orange zest aromas, while Saphir and Taurus add subtle spice and stone fruit complexity. A gentle malt base of Pilsner and Vienna malt provides a clean, slightly grainy foundation without overwhelming the hop expression.

citrus pithtropical fruitspiced complexityclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and well-rounded, with fruity hop character immediately apparent across the palate. The mid-palate reveals the interplay of caramel malt sweetness alongside a pronounced 55 IBU bitterness that builds gracefully without harshness. The full body provided by the Vienna and caramel malt selection gives structure and weight, balancing the assertive hop bite with a pleasant, grainy sweetness that persists through the development.

balanced bitternessfruit-forwardcaramel maltfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering bitter notes from the Edelhopfen blend fading to a pleasant citrus aftertaste. A subtle caramel sweetness remains on the palate, creating a well-rounded close that invites the next sip.

drycitrus aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
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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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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