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Alepou

KEO
Cyprus·IPA
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Alepou is KEO's unpasteurised India Pale Ale with vibrant hop aromas and an intense hop profile. Full-bodied and multi-layered, it finishes pleasantly bitter. Together with Lagos it is one of the first two releases of the Cyprus Craft Collection, a limited-production range of all-malt craft beers built on innovative brewing recipes. 5% ABV.

ABV
5%
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
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant hop character—citrus zest and tropical stone fruit leap forward, with hints of pine and herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alepou

◎ Appearance

Alepou presents a light golden hue with a pale amber undertone, characteristic of its modest 8 SRM. The unpasteurised nature renders it naturally hazy, with suspended yeast particles lending cloudiness rather than crystalline clarity. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good lacing, while fine carbonation maintains steady effervescence.

pale goldennaturally hazypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant hop character—citrus zest and tropical stone fruit leap forward, with hints of pine and herbal undertones. A clean, grainy Malz foundation supports the aromatic profile, with yeast-derived esters contributing subtle fruity notes. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no off-odours typical of well-executed unpasteurised ales.

citrus, pinetropical fruitclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with a pronounced sweetness that balances the beer's inherent bitterness. Mid-palate develops significant hop intensity—tropical and citric flavours persist alongside a dry, resinous quality. The 60 IBU bitterness resolves into a clean, pleasantly astringent finish without harshness, while the all-malt bill provides depth and body.

full-bodiedhop-forwardbitter finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with lingering bitterness and a dry palate impression. Hop character fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, slightly mineral aftertaste with faint citrus notes.

drylingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
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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