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Levensgenieter

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Tropical fruit rolls in on a wave from Mosaic and Citra, in a New England IPA of 4.5% built on barley, oats and wheat. Kompaan made it for good times and good vibes: at the barbecue, at the bar, on a date, during a Holland-Germany match, at the beach, on a Saturday night or a Sunday afternoon, and best of all together.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitywheat
tropical
fruity
wheat
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
Aroma
Mosaic and Citra hops lead with bright tropical notes—mango, pineapple, and stone fruit layered throughout.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Levensgenieter

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of the New England IPA style. The cloud is fine and even, stemming from the yeast suspension rather than oxidation. A modest white head forms and clings delicately to the glass, with gentle carbonation lending a soft, approachable visual presence.

pale goldenhazy from yeastsoft white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Mosaic and Citra hops lead with bright tropical notes—mango, pineapple, and stone fruit layered throughout. Beneath the fruit sits a subtle grain sweetness from the barley, oats, and wheat base, while a whisper of citrus zest adds definition. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no sharp alcohol burn despite the hop presence.

tropical fruitcitrus zeststone fruitgrain sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical fruit that carries through the mid-section, bolstered by a soft oat and wheat structure. Bitterness is restrained and integrated, arriving gently rather than assertively, allowing the fruit-forward character to remain in focus. A smooth, almost creamy mouthfeel from the oats prevents any harsh edges, creating balance appropriate to the moderate 4.5% ABV.

juicy tropicalwheat and oat bodysoft bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish tapers cleanly, fading from fruit into a dry, refreshing fade that invites another sip. A gentle hop bitterness lingers without overstaying, leaving the palate clear and thirst-quenching.

dry finishrefreshing fadeclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England 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.

Finding a similar New England IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, fruity, wheat character as Levensgenieter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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