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Põhjala Talv

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Põhjala's hop-forward IPA — Talv (Winter) brewed with Nordic sensibility: clean, precise and intensely aromatic. Citrus and tropical fruit from American hops over a firm bitter backbone. Põhjala proving that the Baltic craft scene can match the best in the world.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
floral
Aroma
The nose announces itself with clean, precise citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered beneath tropical fruit esters of mango and pineapple.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Põhjala Talv

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-amber body with excellent clarity and fine carbonation creating a dynamic visual presence. The white head forms quickly and maintains good retention, settling into a delicate lacing that clings to the glass with each sip.

golden-ambercrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose announces itself with clean, precise citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered beneath tropical fruit esters of mango and pineapple. A subtle floral undertone from the American hop selection rounds out the composition, with no rough edges or oxidative strain.

citrus zesttropical fruitfloral hopsclean aromatic profile

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and direct, with the malt providing a light, clean foundation that immediately recedes for the hops to take center stage. Mid-palate develops waves of citrus and stone fruit across a firm, well-defined bitterness that builds steadily without harshness. The finish dries progressively, leaving the bitter backbone clearly present but balanced.

bright citrusfirm bitternesstropical notesdry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with the bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate, gradually fading into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No rough edges or astringency—just honest, well-crafted American IPA character.

lasting bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
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

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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, citrusy, clean character as Põhjala Talv will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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