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Citrus and tropical fruit lead this refreshing, hoppy IPA, with a hint of gooseberry. Mosaic, Citra and Nelson Sauvin go in as both T90 and Cryo hops for a layered hop punch, bold and clean in profile. At 5.5% ABV, Wrench is one of the seven beers in the Moersleutel core range, brewed in Alkmaar in the Netherlands.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
clean
resinous
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical and citrus notes, driven by the layered hop blend of Mosaic, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin in both T90 and Cryo forms.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wrench

◎ Appearance

Wrench presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms with fine, persistent bubbles that cling cleanly to the glass walls, demonstrating strong lacing retention. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, suggesting a fresh, vibrant pour.

pale goldcrystal clearpersistent lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical and citrus notes, driven by the layered hop blend of Mosaic, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin in both T90 and Cryo forms. A subtle gooseberry note threads through the background, adding complexity to the clean, resiny hop profile. The malt presence remains restrained and supporting, allowing the hop character to dominate without harshness.

tropical fruitcitrus zestgooseberryclean resin

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bright citrus and stone fruit sweetness before a measured bittering hop charge builds through the mid-palate. Bitterness registers as present and defined at 60 IBU, giving structure without overwhelming the 5.5% ABV foundation. The beer maintains a crisp, refreshing quality throughout, with the malt providing subtle body while the hops deliver bold, clean layers of flavor.

citrus-forwardtropical punchbalanced bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with a lingering hop bitterness and resinous aftertaste that fades steadily. No harsh edges or oxidative notes remain; instead, a pleasant citric dryness invites the next sip.

dry finishlingering hop bitecrisp fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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