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Krenkerup IPA

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A floral burst of a beer: caramel malt sweetness meets the soft, gentle bitterness of the hops, and the aftertaste carries a grape-like aroma of fresh, crushed grapes with a little mandarin and grapefruit. That hop aroma comes from dry hopping – the brew master leaves the finished beer on hops in the lagering tank for about two weeks, adding aroma without extra bitterness. The IPA is unfiltered, so a little sediment is part of it.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
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
floralhoppycaramel
floral
hoppy
caramel
fruity
citrusy
clean
Aroma
A pronounced floral hop character dominates the nose, delivered through two weeks of dry-hopping in the lagering tank.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krenkerup IPA

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with a soft, hazy appearance characteristic of an unfiltered IPA. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving delicate lacing down the glass. Fine sediment from the dry-hopping process settles visibly, contributing to the natural, unpolished character.

golden amberunfiltered, hazymoderate head retentionfine sediment visible

◌ Aroma

A pronounced floral hop character dominates the nose, delivered through two weeks of dry-hopping in the lagering tank. Behind the florals sit soft caramel malt notes that frame the bouquet without heaviness. Fresh stone fruit emerges—crushed grape, mandarin, and grapefruit—layering gently over the hop base without sharp citrus bite.

floral hop aromacaramel malt sweetnessgrape, mandarin, grapefruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with caramel malt sweetness that carries through the mid-palate, grounding the beer before gentle, soft hop bitterness arrives. The 40 IBU creates balance rather than assertiveness; the dry-hopping contributes aromatic complexity without additional harshness. Fruity notes of grape and citrus linger on the tongue, supported by a clean, slightly herbaceous quality.

caramel malt forwardsoft hop bitternessgrape and citrus notesbalanced, not aggressive

◑ Finish

The finish carries the grape-like aroma forward into a moderately dry aftertaste, with citrus brightness receding gradually. Clean, crisp, and unhurried—the low-to-moderate ABV allows the hop character to fade without alcohol warmth.

dry finishlingering grape aromacrisp, clean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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