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Julehumle

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🌍 Denmark · IPA · One of 30 IPAs in hopIQ

A hopped Christmas ale that speaks in gentle rather than aggressive tones. The hop character—grape and citrus from the aroma blend—stays measured, allowing the malt to hold its own. This is not a timid IPA, but a mild one, with a dry, resinous finish that refreshes without overwhelming. At six percent alcohol, it settles into a festive middle ground: crisp enough to cut through a winter evening, warming enough to linger in the throat. A beer for the season that doesn't announce itself with volume.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark24
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AWARDS

Bedste udenlandske øl · 2012
Norway
Nr. 1 BT's juleølsmagning · 2011
BT
Bedste udenlandske øl — Norway
Nr. 1 BT's juleølsmagning — BT
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 grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Julehumle

Appearance

Medium amber to copper hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively presentation that settles into a steady collar of foam with moderate lacing.

copper, clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and subtle grape notes—markers of restrained noble hop character. Beneath lies a gentle malt sweetness that grounds the composition without competing, allowing the aromatic profile to remain measured and inviting rather than assertive.

citrus, grapenoble hopssubtle malt sweetness

Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the malt providing a light, balanced foundation. The mid-palate reveals the hop bitterness as dry and resinous rather than sharp, maintaining harmony between hop and grain. At six percent ABV, the body remains lean and composed, never thin.

dry, resinousbalanced maltrestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with a lingering resinous quality that cleanses the palate without harshness. The warmth settles gently in the throat, befitting a beer designed for the festive season.

dry finishwarming aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Julehumle

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 Julehumle

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, refreshing, dry character as Julehumle will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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