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Nautile IPA

Brasserie Nautile
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🌍 France · American IPA · One of 373 American IPAs in hopIQ

Brasserie Nautile's flagship — a clean American IPA with light malt contrasting a pronounced bitterness and clear fruity tendency. One of the most-rated beers from Nantes' craft scene with 1,184+ Untappd ratings. The beer that put Nautile on the French craft beer map.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nautile IPA

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains good lacing along the glass, characteristic of a well-crafted American IPA. The beer presents an inviting, clean visual profile with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus and orange notes, backed by clean, noble hop character without any harsh or vegetal edges. A light, subtle malt base provides gentle support without dominating the aromatic profile. The overall impression is crisp and fresh, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics interfering with the hop expression.

citrus, orange peelnoble hopsclean, crisplight malt base

Taste

Entry is clean and direct, with bright citrus flavors establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The mid-palate develops a pronounced but balanced bitterness that persists without becoming harsh, while fruity undertones complement the hoppy character. A light malt sweetness provides enough body to anchor the bitterness without creating cloying or overly rich sensations.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessdry finishclean palate

Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering hoppy bitterness that gradually fades to dryness. No residual sweetness or cloying aftertaste remains, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshinghoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Nautile IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Nautile IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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

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