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Leia IPA

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An IPA brewed with Bere, an old Scottish barley, and heavily hopped with Hallertau Blanc and Nelson Sauvin. It is named after a dog that is a regular at the brewery's taproom. Peach leads in aroma and flavour, joined by pineapple, mango, melon and a touch of lychee, over a malty base that is rich for the strength. The bitterness is clear, the finish clean, and the two hop varieties add a white-grape note.

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
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachtropicalhoppy
peach
tropical
hoppy
fruity
malty
clean
Aroma
Peach dominates the nose, accompanied by bright pineapple and mango notes.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leia IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is brisk and even, lending the beer a lively visual presence in the glass. Schaumhaftung is notably clean and stable.

pale goldenclearfine headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

Peach dominates the nose, accompanied by bright pineapple and mango notes. Nelson Sauvin and Hallertau Blanc contribute a distinctive white-grape character. The malt base provides a gentle, rich sweetness that anchors the fruity hop profile without overwhelming it.

peach-forwardtropical fruitwhite grapesoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with peach and pineapple that transition through mango, melon, and a whisper of lychee. The malt backbone is surprisingly rich for 5.5% ABV, delivering substance and balance. Bitterness arrives cleanly in the mid-palate at 60 IBU, present but not harsh, complementing rather than dominating the fruit character.

stone fruitmelonwhite-grape notebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the white-grape note lingering subtly in the aftertaste. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing, fruit-tinged impression.

clean finishdrylingering fruit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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