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London IPA

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Ginger notes and marzipan lead, softening into rich Seville orange marmalade. English Fuggles and Goldings carry the beer at a hopping rate of well over 2 lb per barrel, and a circulation process of Meantime's own adds still more hops by keeping them in contact with the beer. At 7.4% ABV this India Pale Ale is hopped to the limit of what the copper can hold.

ABV
7.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
hoppyorangenoble hop
hoppy
orange
noble hop
spicy
resinous
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive ginger spice and almond-like marzipan notes, which gradually soften into warm Seville orange marmalade.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for London IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright amber-gold hue with excellent transparency and a dense, ivory head that clings persistently to the glass sides. The carbonation is lively and sustained, creating a fine bead that rises steadily through the body.

bright amber-golddense headexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive ginger spice and almond-like marzipan notes, which gradually soften into warm Seville orange marmalade. Noble Fuggles and Goldings hops dominate, delivering earthy, herbal depth with subtle citrus undertones and a clean, resinous character throughout.

ginger, marzipanSeville orangenoble hopsearthy, herbal

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bold orange marmalade and spice, followed by assertive hop bitterness that builds steadily across the mid-palate. The resinous, herbal Edelpilz character integrates with rich malt sweetness, maintaining balance despite the aggressive 60 IBU rating and substantial hop loading.

orange marmaladeassertive bitternessresinousrich malt

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with persistent hop bitterness and herbal notes that fade into a clean, slightly spicy aftertaste. The 7.4% ABV remains well-integrated, leaving no warming sensation.

dry, lingeringherbal aftertaste
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
87
Finish
80
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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