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Flacatoune IPA

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A golden Belgian IPA hopped continuously through the boil with Simcoe and finished cold with Calypso. Citrus leads, grapefruit and orange, followed by fresh apple, pear and nectarine, with pine resin running underneath. The Belgian yeast adds its own fruity, faintly peppery lift, and wheat in the grist softens the body. Bitterness is moderate but firm, and the finish turns dry and resinous.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
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
citrusyresinousfruity
citrusy
resinous
fruity
piney
orange
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—grapefruit and orange peel—layered with fresh stone fruit notes of pear and nectarine.
also:spicy,peach,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flacatoune IPA

◎ Appearance

A clear, golden-yellow hue with bright transparency and medium carbonation evident in the glass. The head forms with good initial volume and displays stable Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass walls as the beer is consumed.

golden-yellowclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—grapefruit and orange peel—layered with fresh stone fruit notes of pear and nectarine. Beneath these, a crisp piney resin emerges from continuous Simcoe and Calypso additions, while the Belgian yeast contributes a subtle fruity warmth and faint white pepper spice that lifts the overall character without dominating.

citrus, grapefruit, orangepine resin, hoppystone fruit, pear, nectarinespicy yeast lift

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pronounced citrus and stone fruit, supported by a soft, wheat-derived fullness that prevents astringency. Mid-palate reveals the piney, resinous hop bitterness building steadily—firm but not harsh—while the Belgian yeast adds a peppery complexity. The moderate 40 IBU creates a balanced, clean bitterness that integrates rather than dominates.

citrus-forwardpine, resinoussoft wheat bodymoderate, firm bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry and resinous, with lingering pine and grapefruit notes fading gradually into a clean, hoppy aftertaste. The wheat-softened body prevents harshness, leaving a refreshing, crisp conclusion.

dry, resinoushoppy fadeclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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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About Belgian IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian 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.

Finding a similar Belgian IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, resinous, dry character as Flacatoune IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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