Dry and firmly bitter.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Original Cold IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale straw in color with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. A thin, delicate head forms and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-defined, contributing to the beer's clean, refreshing presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—prominent pineapple and lime, followed by orange zest and white grapefruit. A secondary layer of pine resin and herbal character emerges, with a delicate honeysuckle-like floral edge that adds complexity. The overall profile is clean and aromatic, with no yeast-derived esters or adjunct grain character clouding the hop expression.
◐ Taste
The palate enters lean and crisp, with a thin, cracker-like malt base that provides structure without sweetness. The citrus and pine from the aroma persist on the mid-palate, leading into a firm, assertive bitterness that builds steadily. The malt-to-hop balance favors the hops, creating a clean, dry sensation throughout.
◑ Finish
The finish is very dry and snappy, with lingering hop bitterness and a slight pine resin aftertaste. No sweetness remains; the beer fades cleanly with a bracing, mineral-like dryness.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Original Cold IPA
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Original Cold IPA
About Cold IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Cold 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 Cold IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same flavor character as Original Cold IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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