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Happy New Beer

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A fruity IPA with lovely malt fullness, dry-hopped with Simcoe from God's own country. Happy New Beer is meant to kick off a good party, also at parties in the new year. It is brewed by Hvide Sande Bryghus in the former fish-packing warehouse on the harbour, which master brewer Niels Sangill, born and raised in the town, started in 2018.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltyhoppy
fruity
malty
hoppy
resinous
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes from the Simcoe dry hop, layered over a clean, herbal resin character.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Happy New Beer

◎ Appearance

Happy New Beer presents a bright golden hue with excellent transparency and a white, well-structured head that clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The carbonation is brisk and evenly dispersed, contributing to a lively, inviting visual presence.

bright goldenclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes from the Simcoe dry hop, layered over a clean, herbal resin character. Beneath this aromatic structure sits a gentle maltiness that grounds the profile without overwhelming the forward hop expression.

citrus forwardtropical stone fruitclean resinsubtle malt

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a balanced interplay between a malty, full-bodied foundation and assertive but refined hop bitterness. Fruity and resinous flavors develop across the mid-palate, with tropical and citrus notes lingering alongside a dry, slightly herbaceous character that builds toward the finish.

malty fullnessfruity hopscontrolled bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the bitterness persisting without harshness. A subtle resinous dryness and trace of tropical fruit linger pleasantly on the palate.

dryresinous aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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