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Boréale IPA

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The house's first IPA, released in 2012 and left unfiltered. Its amber colour comes from a fuller malt base than the style usually carries, which gives the bitterness something to push against. Grapefruit and floral hop aromas lead, backed by a mineral, pithy edge, and the caramel malt underneath keeps the 50 IBU from turning harsh. The finish is long and firmly bitter.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
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
floralhoppycitrusy
floral
hoppy
citrusy
mineral
caramel
malty
Aroma
Grapefruit and floral Edelhopfen character dominates the nose, lending bright citrus notes and a delicate herbal quality.
also:herbal,clean,tropical
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boréale IPA

◎ Appearance

Amber colour with a warm, honeyed glow characteristic of a fuller malt bill. Unfiltered, presenting a subtle haze that softens the edges without obscuring the body. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with firm adhesion.

amber, hazypersistent headwarm honey tone

◌ Aroma

Grapefruit and floral Edelhopfen character dominates the nose, lending bright citrus notes and a delicate herbal quality. Underneath runs a mineral, pithy edge—earthy and clean—anchored by toasted caramel Malz that adds depth and prevents harshness. The overall impression is balanced between hop volatility and malt sweetness.

grapefruit, citrusfloral, herbalmineral, pithycaramel Malz

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive bitterness that gains backbone from the substantial malt body. Grapefruit and floral hop flavours unfold across the mid-palate, complemented by mineral notes and a subtle caramel undertone that smooths the 50 IBU into a structured rather than harsh bitterness. Herbal and faintly tropical notes round out the complexity without muddying the profile.

bitter, structuredcitrus, floralmineral, herbaceousbalanced malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long, with firm bitterness holding steady into the aftertaste. Mineral and herbal echoes persist alongside a dry, pithy quality that invites the next sip.

long, dry finishpersistent bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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