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Grisk

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Grisk is a hopped IPA that leads with fresh hop character—pine needles and citrus notes dominate the nose and early palate, joined by a subtle grape-like fruitiness that softens the beer's backbone. At 6.4 percent and 55 IBU, it walks a balanced line: the bitterness is present but not austere, the malt body clean and understated, allowing the hops to speak without overwhelming. The finish is crisp and dry, with that hop snap lingering into a refreshing aftertaste. A beer built for afternoon drinking, when you want clarity and brightness rather than depth.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
dark24
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2015
Meininger Craft Beer Awards
Bronze · 2013
Australian Beer Awards
★Silver — Meininger Craft Beer Awards
★Bronze — Australian Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
fruity
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh Edelhopfen character: prominent pine-needle and resinous notes sit alongside zesty citrus—lime and grapefruit—with a subtle underlying grape-like fruitiness that adds a soft, almost wine-like dimension.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grisk

◎ Appearance

Grisk presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine-grained white head that settles into a thin collar. Carbonation is lively and visible throughout, creating steady streams of tiny bubbles that maintain good lacing on the glass as you drink.

golden-amberclear, brightfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh Edelhopfen character: prominent pine-needle and resinous notes sit alongside zesty citrus—lime and grapefruit—with a subtle underlying grape-like fruitiness that adds a soft, almost wine-like dimension. The malt base remains intentionally quiet, allowing the hop aromatics to take center stage without competing spice or grain notes.

pine, resincitrus forwardgrape fruitiness

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with citrus leading into a clean, understated malt sweetness that never becomes cloying. The 55 IBU bitterness arrives mid-palate as a bracing snap rather than a harsh punch, supported by a lean body that keeps the beer refreshing and easy to follow. Hop character persists throughout without muddying the finish.

balanced, drinkablebitter snapclean malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is sharp and dry, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste without becoming astringent. A sense of clarity and brightness defines the farewell, inviting another sip.

crisp aftertastedry, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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