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Death Putt Ale

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Floral hop character carries this cold-fermented IPA, brewed cold to be a quenching beer for the disc golf course. Classic and new Polish, German and American hops build the profile. Live Oak brewed it to celebrate USWDGC and the installation of the brewery's new tee pads. It appears on draft in spring, with cans at the taproom.

ABV
5%
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
Aroma
The nose is led by a distinctive floral character from a blend of Polish, German, and American noble hops, creating an aromatic profile that is both refined and approachable.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Death Putt Ale

◎ Appearance

Death Putt Ale presents a clear, pale golden body with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The pour reveals active carbonation, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the translucent body. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-executed cold IPA.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retentionbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by a distinctive floral character from a blend of Polish, German, and American noble hops, creating an aromatic profile that is both refined and approachable. Citrus notes emerge beneath the florals, with hints of subtle herbal spice and a faint, clean malt backbone. The cold fermentation has preserved delicate fruity esters that add complexity without overwhelming the hop-forward composition.

floral hopscitrus notesherbal spiceclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with the floral hop character immediately establishing itself on the palate, complemented by balanced citrus notes and a gentle herbal undertone. The mid-palate remains quenching and light, with moderate bitterness that finishes drying without harshness. The 5% ABV keeps the beer refreshing and food-friendly, while the 50 IBU provides firm structure without dominating the delicate flavor profile.

crisp entryfloral-citrus balancemoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, fading into a lingering floral and slightly bitter aftertaste that encourages another sip. There is no cloying sweetness, only a pleasant dryness that reinforces the beer's thirst-quenching character.

clean departurelingering floralsdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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Food Pairing

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What is a Cold 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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