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pFriem IPA

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pFriem IPA is the most bitter of the brewery's year-round beers at 65 IBU. Pale malt and a small share of crystal give it a light copper color and a candy-like backbone, while Chinook, Mosaic and Citra carry the hops. Dank aromas of peach, citrus, papaya and blueberry lead into bright flavors of lychee and grapefruit over gentle caramel sweetness. The finish is fresh and piney, with a touch of grapefruit rind and a firm bitterness.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
European Beer Star
New-Style Pale Ale
Silver · 2021
Great American Beer Festival
American-Style Strong Pale Ale
Gold · 2026
Oregon Beer Awards
American IPA
Silver · 2025
Oregon Beer Awards
American IPA
Silver · 2022
Oregon Beer Awards
India Pale Ale
Bronze · 2019
Brussels Beer Challenge
Gold · 2018
Brussels Beer Challenge
Bronze · 2019
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2017
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2016
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2017
North American Beer Awards
★Gold — European Beer Star (New-Style Pale Ale)
★Silver — Great American Beer Festival (American-Style Strong Pale Ale)
★Gold — Oregon Beer Awards (American IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with dank, resinous hop character layered over stone fruit and tropical notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for pFriem IPA

◎ Appearance

Light copper hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A dense, off-white head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing on each sip. Carbonation is crisp and active, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

light copperexcellent head retentionbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dank, resinous hop character layered over stone fruit and tropical notes. Peach, papaya, and blueberry emerge prominently, with bright citrus undertones that suggest fresh grapefruit zest. A soft candy-like sweetness from crystal malt provides a gentle backdrop without overwhelming the assertive hop aromatics.

dank resinstone fruit and tropicalbright citrussubtle candy sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with vibrant lychee and grapefruit flavors that build mid-palate with a gentle caramel sweetness from the malt foundation. Bitterness develops steadily, arriving as a firm but clean bite that integrates well with the fruit character rather than dominating it. The interplay between sweet malt and assertive hop bitterness creates good balance and depth.

lychee, grapefruitgentle caramel sweetnessfirm bitternesswell-integrated

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering grapefruit rind bitterness and a pronounced piney quality that extends the experience. Dryness increases gradually, leaving a crisp, herbal aftertaste that invites the next sip.

fresh and pineygrapefruit rinddry finish
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

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