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Nøgne Ø India Pale Ale

Nøgne Ø
Norway·American IPA
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The beer that put Norwegian craft brewing on the map. Bold and aggressively hopped with Columbus and Crystal hops — pine resin, citrus and tropical fruit with a long, assertively bitter finish. A landmark Norwegian IPA.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
hoppypineyresinous
hoppy
piney
resinous
tropical
citrusy
clean
Aroma
A vibrant, assertive hop-forward nose dominated by pine resin and citrus notes.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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.

golden ambercrystal clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ 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.

pine resincitrus peelwoodyassertive hops

◐ 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.

intensely hoppycitrus-forwardresinousassertively bitter

◑ 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.

long bitter finishdry and crispclean
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
88
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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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, piney, resinous character as Nøgne Ø India Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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