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Turtle Master

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A limited-edition IPA from La Quince at 6.5% — hop-forward and balanced.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive Edelhopfen character, displaying prominent citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—alongside subtle tropical fruit esters that suggest stone fruit and light melon.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Turtle Master

◎ Appearance

Turtle Master presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that produces steady streams of small bubbles. The head forms quickly and maintains good Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass walls in a delicate white lace as you drink. The overall appearance reflects a well-executed, clean ale of medium intensity.

goldenbright clarityfine carbonationwhite lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive Edelhopfen character, displaying prominent citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—alongside subtle tropical fruit esters that suggest stone fruit and light melon. The malt foundation remains restrained, allowing hop aromatics to dominate without any harsh green or vegetal undertones. A clean, dry impression prevails throughout, with no yeast-driven funk or oxidative notes.

citrus-forwardtropical stone fruitclean hop profiledry impression

◐ Taste

On the palate, crisp citrus and grapefruit flavors arrive immediately, building into a moderately bitter finish at 55 IBU—enough to assert itself without overwhelming the fruit character. The mid-palate shows balanced tropical notes and a light malt sweetness that provides structure without heaviness. The 6.5% ABV remains well-integrated, allowing clean hop bitterness and fruity esters to take center stage.

citrus bitetropical notesbalanced bitternesslight malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with lingering grapefruit bitterness that fades to a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. No warming alcohol or cloying sweetness persists, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering citrusrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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