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I Heart ND

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I Heart ND is a golden ale from Laughing Sun in Bismarck, North Dakota, and a local beer through and through. All of its malt comes from Two Track Malting, just three miles down the road from the brewery. It has a golden color and a mild hop flavor, and the brewery tags it simply as local. Laughing Sun brews on a 20-barrel system.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by soft, grainy Malz notes with a gentle sweetness that speaks to the local Two Track barley.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for I Heart ND

◎ Appearance

I Heart ND presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate, pale ivory head that settles into a thin collar. The carbonation is moderate and even, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the clear body. Lacing clings lightly to the glass as you drink.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by soft, grainy Malz notes with a gentle sweetness that speaks to the local Two Track barley. Noble hops contribute a subtle herbaceous whisper in the background, adding refinement without assertiveness. Clean fermentation character allows the malt to take center stage.

grainy Malzsoft sweetnesssubtle herbalclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, lightly sweet malt foundation that carries the local grain character throughout. Mild noble hop bitterness (8 IBU) provides gentle balance without dominating, while the overall impression remains crisp and refreshing. The body is light and approachable, finishing dry rather than cloying.

malt-forwardbalanced bitternesscrisp finishlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with the mild hop bitterness fading quickly to leave a dry, grainy aftertaste. No harsh edges or lingering astringency—just a pleasant sense of refreshment inviting another sip.

short finishdry grainyrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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