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Toasted Oak IPA

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Delicate floral notes and a zesty freshness come with a rounded, refreshing body and a pronounced hoppy character. Large amounts of Goldings and Styrian Goldings go in at three separate points during brewing, over ale malt and wheat. The beer then matures on lightly toasted American oak heartwood in the brewery's Oakerators. India Pale Ale made its name in the 19th century, and this one adds oak. 5.6 % ABV.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyoakfloral
hoppy
oak
floral
toasty
wheat
clean
Aroma
Delicate floral character from the Goldings and Styrian Goldings hops dominates the nose, with a subtle herbaceous and slightly spicy quality.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Toasted Oak IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head forms quickly and holds with steady lacing down the glass, indicating good protein and hop character. Carbonation appears well-integrated, with a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Delicate floral character from the Goldings and Styrian Goldings hops dominates the nose, with a subtle herbaceous and slightly spicy quality. Beneath the hops, gentle ale malt provides a soft, grainy foundation, while lightly toasted oak adds a whisper of vanilla and cedar wood without overwhelming the aromatic profile.

floralherbalsubtle oaknoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, zesty hop bitterness that settles around moderate levels. Mid-palate reveals a rounded malt sweetness from the ale and wheat base, balanced by the pronounced hoppy character. The toasted oak contributes warmth and a gentle woody spice that integrates smoothly into the finish.

hoppy, balancedmalt sweetnessoak warmthmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitterness gradually fading into a lingering hop character. A subtle oak dryness persists, leaving the mouth pleasantly dry without harshness.

dry finishlingering hopsrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
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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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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