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Sømærke

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A hazy New England IPA, dry-hopped with Mosaic, Simcoe and Nugget, brewed with wheat and oats next to the barley malt. Along the west coast the remaining Sømærker still rise from the dune landscape, in memory of a time before modern navigation equipment on ships. Today they count as important cultural-historical and architectural landmarks of the West Jutland coast, which the brewery marks with this beer.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppywheatresinous
hoppy
wheat
resinous
piney
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced resinous and piney hop character from the Simcoe and Nugget additions, layered beneath bright citrus and subtle tropical stone-fruit notes.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sømærke

◎ Appearance

A pale golden-orange haze dominates the glass, with suspended yeast and hop particles creating a soft, cloudy veil throughout. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending subtle movement without aggressive fizz.

pale golden hazecreamy head retentionfine lacingsoft turbidity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced resinous and piney hop character from the Simcoe and Nugget additions, layered beneath bright citrus and subtle tropical stone-fruit notes. Wheat and oats contribute a soft, bready undertone that grounds the aromatic profile. A gentle herbal earthiness rounds out the complexity without overwhelming the hop-forward presentation.

resinous pinecitrus, tropical fruitwheaten softnessherbal depth

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with wheat and oats providing a velvety mouthfeel that supports the hop bitterness. Mid-palate balances moderate resinous and piney bitterness against citrus and subtle stone-fruit flavours, maintaining freshness without harshness. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering herbal and piney notes that fade gradually.

creamy mouthfeelbalanced bitternesscitrus, resin, pinedry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a pleasant dry quality and persistent herbal-piney aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate clean and refreshed without astringency.

dry, refreshingherbal persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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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