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Believer

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Caramel and toast meet pine and floral hops in this double red ale, a rich malt base with plenty of hops on top. Munich, crystal and Carahell malts carry Centennial and Summit hops at 6.9% ABV and 60 IBU. Believer is a Ninkasi classic that appears as a seasonal release.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycarameltoasty
hoppy
caramel
toasty
piney
malty
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with bold pine and citrus from Centennial and Summit hops, layered beneath notes of caramel and toast from the Munich and crystal malt base.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Believer

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red hue, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. A dense, cream-colored head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively, evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

deep amber-redbright claritydense persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bold pine and citrus from Centennial and Summit hops, layered beneath notes of caramel and toast from the Munich and crystal malt base. Floral undertones add complexity, while the overall impression remains clean and well-integrated without harsh alcohol burn.

pine, citrus hopscaramel, toast maltfloral notes

◐ Taste

Entry is rich and full-bodied, with caramel sweetness and toasted grain flavors prominent across the mid-palate. Herbal and piney hop character builds steadily, asserting significant bitterness that balances the malt sweetness. The finish is dry and lingering, with hop resins and toasted malt persisting on the tongue.

caramel sweetnesspiney, herbal hopsprominent bitternesstoasted malt backbone

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and hop-forward, with pine and floral notes extending well beyond the swallow. A dry, warming bitterness lingers pleasantly, grounded by a subtle toasted malt foundation.

long hop finishdry, warming bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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