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Harlem Shuffle

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A hoppy, nutty IPA: golden naked oats and spelt malt add a subtle nutty flavour, Sabro hops bring distinct coconut notes and Motueka adds fresh lime and citrus. Malty and hoppy at once. A Small Batch release at 6.0% ABV, with the tagline 'do the Haarlem shuffle', a hint of Haarlem in the name. Jopen tags it 'hoppy & nutty'.

ABV
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
hoppycitrusynutty
hoppy
citrusy
nutty
malty
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lime and grapefruit—from the Motueka hops, layered beneath a distinct coconut character supplied by Sabro.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harlem Shuffle

◎ Appearance

Harlem Shuffle presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a clean, inviting visual presence that reflects the beer's fresh character.

bright goldencrisp white headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lime and grapefruit—from the Motueka hops, layered beneath a distinct coconut character supplied by Sabro. A subtle nuttiness emerges from the golden oats and spelt malt, creating a complex and balanced aromatic profile that avoids any harsh hop bite.

lime and citruscoconutsubtle nuttinessfresh and clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft malty sweetness from the naked oats and spelt, immediately followed by assertive hop bitterness that remains measured at 60 IBU. Mid-palate delivers layered citrus and tropical fruit flavors alongside the nutty grain character, building toward a clean, dry conclusion that balances the malt foundation with herbal hop complexity.

malty-hoppy balancecitrus and tropicalmoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length, with bitterness gradually receding to reveal lingering coconut and citrus notes. The aftertaste remains clean and dry, without residual sweetness.

drylingering citrusbalanced fade
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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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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