Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About American IPA
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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
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Nøgne Ø India Pale Ale
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Nøgne Ø India Pale Ale
◎ Appearance
A brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The beer displays a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with impressive retention. Carbonation is crisp and lively, evidenced by a steady stream of fine bubbles.
◌ Aroma
A vibrant, assertive hop-forward nose dominated by pine resin and citrus notes. The Columbus and Crystal hops deliver prominent grapefruit and orange peel aromatics layered with woody, resinous undertones. Subtle malty sweetness provides a backbone without overwhelming the aggressive hop character.
◐ Taste
Bold and aggressive hop flavors dominate the palate with intense pine, citrus, and tropical fruit notes. The medium body provides good structure, allowing the bitter, resinous hop profile to shine throughout. Spicy, herbal hop qualities build progressively, leading into a powerfully bitter and dry mid-palate.
◑ Finish
A long, lingering bitter finish with dry, crisp characteristics that persist well into the aftertaste. The pine and resinous hop notes leave a pleasantly harsh, clean conclusion that marks this as a serious, uncompromising IPA.
Food Pairing
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