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Burst

Mikkeller
Denmark·IPA
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Lip-smacking and bursting at the seams: this IPA pops with a slight bubble gum aroma, followed by fresh citrus and orange pith. The body runs light to medium and the finish brings a juicy grapefruit bitterness. Mikkeller also makes an alcohol-free version, Burst Free.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyjuicybubblegum
citrusy
juicy
bubblegum
orange
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinctive bubble gum character that immediately draws attention, layered beneath fresh citrus and bright orange pith.
also:tropical
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Burst

◎ Appearance

Burst presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles and reliable lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinctive bubble gum character that immediately draws attention, layered beneath fresh citrus and bright orange pith. These fruit-forward notes are supported by clean Edelhopfen aromatics that contribute herbal brightness without overwhelming the playful top notes.

bubblegumcitrusorange pithclean hoppy

◐ Taste

The palate is light to medium in body with a juicy entry that emphasizes fresh citrus and orange character. The mid-palate develops a clean, crisp quality before the finish transitions into a gripping grapefruit bitterness that feels refreshing rather than harsh.

juicy citruscrispgrapefruit bitternesslight-medium body

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with the grapefruit bitterness lingering pleasantly without drying the palate. A clean, refreshing aftertaste encourages another sip.

grapefruit biteclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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