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Earl Grey IPA

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Bergamot and lemongrass, laid in by timed additions of Earl Grey tea during fermentation, give this 6.8% IPA a citrus lift. It began as a collaboration brew with Kees Bubberman and John de Vries, today of Brouwerij Kees and Brouwerij de Molen, and stayed in the core range. It took Silver at the International Brewing Awards 2024 and at the SIBA Indie Beer Awards 2026, after Gold in the North West round in 2025. Vegan, with tea leaves in the recipe.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Bottle/Can Speciality IPA
Gold · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North West)
Bottle & Can Speciality IPA
Silver · 2024
International Brewing Awards
Class 3 for Other Special Feature Beer
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (Bottle/Can Speciality IPA)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North West) (Bottle & Can Speciality IPA)
★Silver — International Brewing Awards (Class 3 for Other Special Feature Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfloralherbal
citrusy
floral
herbal
hoppy
clean
tropical
Aroma
Bergamot and lemongrass lead the nose, imparted by the Earl Grey tea additions during fermentation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Earl Grey IPA

◎ Appearance

Golden amber with bright clarity and excellent translucence. The head forms densely and lingers with fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

golden amberclearpersistent headbright

◌ Aroma

Bergamot and lemongrass lead the nose, imparted by the Earl Grey tea additions during fermentation. A light citrus lift underlies these herbal notes, supported by restrained noble hop character. The malt base remains soft and barely perceptible, allowing the tea adjunct to dominate.

bergamot and lemongrassherbal citrusnoble hopsdelicate malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and floral tea notes that carry into the mid-palate with good balance. Moderate bitterness from the 60 IBU sits comfortably within the frame, neither aggressive nor subdued. The malt sweetness is restrained and clean, allowing the herbal character space to develop.

citrus forwardherbal floralsmoderate bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and gently lingering, with bergamot and a soft bittering edge that gradually fade. A light mineral quality persists in the aftertaste.

dry finishherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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