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Maisel & Friends IPA

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Craft IPA brewed in the Maisel & Friends workshop — bold hop character with tropical fruit, citrus and a firm bitter finish. Part of the Finest Beer Selection with over 90 points.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
hoppyfruitytropical
hoppy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a vibrant hop character featuring prominent citrus and tropical fruit aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maisel & Friends IPA

◎ Appearance

Maisel & Friends IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale SRM of 7. A crisp white head forms with good retention, supported by lively carbonation that creates a visually appealing cascade.

goldenbrightwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a vibrant hop character featuring prominent citrus and tropical fruit aromatics. Floral and pine notes emerge beneath the fruity top notes, with a clean malt backbone providing subtle grain undertones that balance the aggressive hop presence.

citrustropical fruitfloralpine

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and orange peel flavors, transitioning to tropical fruit notes in the mid-palate. A firm bitter backbone (50 IBU) builds progressively, providing a bold hoppy punch without overwhelming the malt character, which contributes subtle grain and malty sweetness.

bitterhoppycitrus-forwardtropical

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a lingering bitter bite that showcases the beer's impressive hop profile. The aftertaste remains crisp with persistent pine and citrus notes that fade gracefully.

cleandrylingering bitterness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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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About American IPA

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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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