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Cissy IPA

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Tangerine and grapefruit with a hint of vanilla and raspberry on the nose, then a massive bitterness and a touch of smoke on the palate: a copper, slightly opal IPA with 7.5 % ABV and 60 bitterness units. About 650 g of hops per hectolitre go in. The name nods to Romy Schneider's fairy-tale empress role and is also the English word for a weakling.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
citrusyhoppysmoky
citrusy
hoppy
smoky
vanilla
berry
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus—tangerine and grapefruit dominate, supported by a gentle herbal and slightly resinous hop character.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cissy IPA

◎ Appearance

Cissy presents a bright copper hue with subtle opalescent notes, reflecting its moderate crystal malt base. The beer displays excellent clarity with a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine, even lacing. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, supporting visual liveliness without aggression.

copper with opal notescleardense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus—tangerine and grapefruit dominate, supported by a gentle herbal and slightly resinous hop character. Beneath the bright fruit lay softer notes of vanilla and raspberry, adding complexity and subtle sweetness. A faint whisper of smoke threads through, hinting at the beer's deeper roast dimension.

tangerine, grapefruitcitrus-forwardvanilla, raspberrysubtle smoke

◐ Taste

Entry is bold and assertive, with immediate bitter charge that builds through the mid-palate. The 60 IBU foundation delivers pronounced hop bitterness without harshness, complemented by dry, earthy tones and a wisp of smoke that grounds the citrus fruit. Underneath runs a clean, slightly sweet malt backbone that prevents the beer from becoming thin, though bitterness remains the defining character.

assertive bitternesscitrus bitesmoke on palateclean malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering bitterness that fades gradually into a faint smoke and herbal echo. Aftertaste remains hoppy without turning acrid, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry, persistenthoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

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