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Grisk

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🌍 Denmark · IPA · One of 30 IPAs in hopIQ

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
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AWARDS

Silver · 2015
Meininger Craft Beer Awards
Bronze · 2013
Australian Beer Awards
Silver — Meininger Craft Beer Awards
Bronze — Australian Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and firmly bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
piney
citrusy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Grisk

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Grisk

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 hoppy, piney, crisp character as Grisk will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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