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Ginferno

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A gin-and-tonic IPA with cucumber, grapefruit and lime in the flavour, a spicy twist from juniper and a tight, tonic-like bitterness. Chinook and Citra hops sit on barley and wheat. The brewery pitches it under the name Disco Ginferno, from its Small Batch series; 6.5% ABV. Blond in colour and, says Jopen, a good first beer of the evening.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyspicyhoppy
citrusy
spicy
hoppy
herbal
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit and lime predominate—layered with herbaceous juniper that evokes the botanical character of gin.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ginferno

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue, clear and bright with fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. The head forms a white, compact crown that displays good retention and leaves a delicate lacing along the glass as it subsides.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationcompact head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit and lime predominate—layered with herbaceous juniper that evokes the botanical character of gin. Beneath these top notes lies a subtle spicy warmth and a clean, grassy hop character from Citra and Chinook varieties.

bright grapefruit, limejuniper, herbalspicy, botanicalclean hop character

◐ Taste

The entry is crisp and citrus-forward, with grapefruit and lime leading into a mid-palate where juniper spice and herbal notes emerge alongside a gentle wheat sweetness from the grain bill. The bitterness arrives with a tonic-water-like quality—precise and tightly focused rather than sharp—building steadily through the swallow without overwhelming the delicate flavours.

citrus-led entryjuniper spicetonic-like bitternesswheat sweetness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lingering, with the herbal bitterness gradually giving way to residual lime and a faint spice note. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, leaving the palate crisp rather than sticky.

dry, lingeringherbal echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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

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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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