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Kaiserdom Indian Pale Ale

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Kaiserdom's Indian Pale Ale belongs to the brewery's Heritage Edition for export markets and is brewed to 11.6 percent original gravity. It opens with a pronounced citrus aroma of zesty fruit peel over pale bread malt. The palate shows a light malt sweetness with hints of biscuit, balanced by a fine, moderately firm hop bitterness that dries the finish and keeps the citrus notes in view to the end.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyhoppybready
citrusy
hoppy
bready
malty
toasty
clean
Aroma
Pronounced citrus character leads the nose, with zesty notes of grapefruit and orange peel mingling over a pale bread malt base.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaiserdom Indian Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Light golden color with good clarity and fine carbonation visible as steady streams. The head forms with moderate density and shows even retention, laying down a fine lacework of bubbles on the glass surface as it subsides.

light goldenclearmoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Pronounced citrus character leads the nose, with zesty notes of grapefruit and orange peel mingling over a pale bread malt base. The malt foundation is subtle but present, offering a clean, grainy backdrop that allows the bright hop aromatics to shine without obstruction.

citrus peelgrapefruitpale maltclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry presents light malt sweetness with a biscuity character that grounds the beer without heaviness. Mid-palate develops a moderately firm hop bitterness that balances the subtle sweetness, while citrus notes persist, drying the palate progressively toward the finish.

light malt sweetnessbiscuitfirm hop bitternesscitrus through

◑ Finish

Dry and lingering, with the hop bitterness carrying through clearly. Citrus notes remain visible in the aftertaste, creating a clean, refreshing conclusion without residual sweetness.

dry finishpersistent citruscrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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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