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Vogelwuid

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The brewery's take on everything an IPA needs: pale, bitter, a little stronger and fruity throughout. Five hop varieties, among them Citra, Callista and Mandarina Bavaria, bring fruity, citrusy notes and a clear bitterness. Pilsner and Carahell malt carry them; 6.9 % ABV from 16° Plato. Brewed in the brewery's own brewhouse in Waakirchen.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
fruitycitrusyhoppy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
orange
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by citrus and stone fruit character from the five hop varieties, with Citra and Mandarina Bavaria contributing prominent orange and mandarin notes.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vogelwuid

◎ Appearance

Vogelwuid presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that adheres well to the glass. The carbonation is lively and visible, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body. The beer maintains good lacing as the head recedes.

pale goldenclearbright white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by citrus and stone fruit character from the five hop varieties, with Citra and Mandarina Bavaria contributing prominent orange and mandarin notes. Beneath the fruity top notes lies a clean herbal bitterness, complemented by subtle Pilsner malt sweetness that rounds out the aromatic profile without overwhelming the hops.

citrus-forwardorange peelherbal bitternessclean malt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors that build quickly into a moderate, assertive bitterness. The Pilsner and Carahell malts provide a lean, slightly sweet mid-palate that balances the hop intensity without excess body. The finish transitions from fruity to dry and cleanly bitter.

citrus-driventropical notesfirm bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hoppy bitterness persisting for several minutes. A subtle orange note remains as a pleasant aftertaste, while the overall impression stays crisp and refreshing.

drypersistent bitternessorange aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
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

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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