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Magma IPA

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Birrificio Magma's flagship — a citrusy, volcanic IPA from the region that gave Italy its most intense flavours. Brewed to pair with Calabrian nduja, spicy salumi, and the fiery cuisine of the Ionian coast. Pale gold with a white head; tropical and citrus hop aromas dominate, with a clean, assertive bitterness and a dry, spicy finish that echoes Calabria's chilli-laced gastronomy.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
spicy
clean
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—layered over tropical fruit impressions of papaya and mango.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Magma IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a white, persistent head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a clean, inviting visual presence that reflects the beer's crisp character.

pale goldwhite headclearmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—layered over tropical fruit impressions of papaya and mango. Beneath these bright hop aromas lies a light, clean Edelhopfen character with no harsh or vegetal notes, creating an aromatic profile that is immediately welcoming and appetizing.

citrus zesttropical fruitbright hop characterclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a firm, assertive bitterness balanced by the citrus hop flavors that echo the aroma. Mid-palate develops a subtle spice and dryness that mirrors Calabrian chilli notes, while maintaining clarity and definition. The malt backbone remains light and unobtrusive, allowing the hops to command the flavor narrative without becoming harsh or one-dimensional.

assertive bitternesscitrus-forwardspice notesdry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with the bitter impression lingering persistently while the spice fades into the background. A refreshing quality emerges in the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean and eager for the next sip.

persistent bitternessdry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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What is a American 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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