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New Sweden IPA

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Oppigårds' New England-style IPA — pilsner + wheat + oats, dry-hopped with Citra, Equanot, Mosaic, and Simcoe. Golden-hazy, low bitterness by design, pineapple and stone fruit on the nose with a juicy character from the unfiltered wheat and oats. Water treatment tuned for smoothness. Not a lager — the DB used to say so, in error.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
peach
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with a subtle Saaz hop aroma, delivering delicate floral and herbal notes without overwhelming the senses.
also:clean,wheat
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Sweden IPA

◎ Appearance

New Sweden presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity characteristic of a well-executed premium lager. The head is white and modest, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. Carbonation appears crisp and well-integrated, suggesting meticulous lagering and conditioning.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a subtle Saaz hop aroma, delivering delicate floral and herbal notes without overwhelming the senses. Beneath the hops lies a clean malt backbone with gentle grainy and bread-like characteristics, typical of quality lager production. The overall impression is refined and understated, reflecting careful farm brewing practices.

Saaz hopsfloralgrainyclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with light malt sweetness and subtle bread notes providing balance. Mid-palate showcases smooth grain character with medium body and restrained bitterness (20 IBU), creating an approachable yet sophisticated profile. The beer drinks clean and dry without astringency, demonstrating excellent technical execution.

crispmaltysmoothdry

◑ Finish

The finish is thoroughly dry and extraordinarily clean, leaving minimal aftertaste while maintaining pleasant grain impressions. This dry conclusion exemplifies the Swedish lager style and reflects the brewery's commitment to precision lagering.

drycleancrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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 New England 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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