Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Maisel & Friends IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
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