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Lumen

Grimm Artisanal Ales
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🌍 United States · New England IPA · One of 107 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Lumen is one of Grimm's classic hazy IPAs and has been brewed again and again since 2016. Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado and Simcoe give it a tropical profile: overripe mango and guava lead, followed by tangerine and a squeeze of lime. The body is soft and velvety, and the bitterness stays gentle, so the fruit carries the beer through to the finish. The brewery itself calls it a balanced hazy IPA, one that aims for drinkability rather than maximum intensity.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
tropical
juicy
citrusy
hoppy
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lumen

◎ Appearance

Lumen presents a hazy, pale golden color with soft turbidity from suspended yeast and proteins. The head is modest but persistent, laying down fine Schaumkleiden along the glass walls. Carbonation appears gentle, supporting a soft and approachable visual character.

pale goldenhazy from yeastfine lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical stone fruit—overripe mango and guava dominate, with secondary notes of tangerine zest and lime. Noble hops contribute a subtle green citrus undertone without aggressive herbal or floral qualities. Malt remains in the background, offering a soft, neutral foundation that allows the hop-driven aromatics to shine.

tropical fruit, stone fruitmango, guava, citrussubtle, inviting

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and juicy, with mango and guava flavors unfolding across the mid-palate before tangerine and lime arrive. The body is soft and velvety, avoiding heaviness while maintaining a full, rounded mouthfeel. Bitterness is restrained at 45 IBU, staying gentle enough to let the fruit aromatics dominate without sharp edges or spice.

juicy, soft bodytropical fruit forwardgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading. The fruit carries through to the end without harshness, leaving a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean, dryfruit-drivenrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lumen

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Lumen

About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England 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 New England IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hazy, fruity character as Lumen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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