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Dream to Remember

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🌍 Germany · Black IPA · One of 15 Black IPAs in hopIQ

Dream to Remember is a black IPA at 6 % and one of the few beers from this brewery that has stayed on the taps beyond a single limited release. It is poured almost exclusively on draft in Berlin. Tasters consistently describe roasted malt and a firm bitterness over a full, smooth body; individual notes mention raw coffee bean, dark chocolate, pine, dry grass and a little brown sugar. For some the roast edges towards burnt, others praise the caramelised character. The brewery publishes neither hop varieties nor a bitterness figure for this beer.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
dark30
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Black IPA.
Hop character
piney
hoppy
Malt character
roasted
caramel
chocolate
coffee
Distinctive notes
smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dream to Remember

◎ Appearance

Dream to Remember presents a deep garnet-black body with minimal transparency, characteristic of the black IPA style. The head is dense and cream-colored, settling to a persistent collar with pronounced lacing down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and visible, contributing to a full, inviting visual presence.

deep blackcreamy headpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and raw coffee bean, grounded by dark chocolate and subtle caramel notes. Pine and dry grass from the hops emerge in the mid-range, adding herbal complexity without overwhelming the roasted character. The overall bouquet balances roasty depth with a clean, dry hop presence.

roasted maltcoffee and chocolatepine and herbsdry grass

◐ Taste

The palate opens with firm roasted grain and coffee, transitioning through a smooth, full body that carries notes of dark chocolate and caramel sweetness. A solid bitterness (60 IBU) asserts itself across the mid-palate without harshness, complemented by dry grass and pine on the sides of the tongue. The roast character maintains clarity throughout, balancing between caramelized depth and subtle burnt edges depending on perception.

roasted grainsmooth full bodycoffee-forwardfirm bitternesschocolate notes

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and persistent, with the bitterness lingering cleanly without astringency. Roasted malt and a light brown sugar sweetness fade gradually, leaving a dry, coffee-tinged aftertaste.

clean bitternessroasted aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dream to Remember

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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 Dream to Remember

About Black IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Black 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 Black IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, bitter, chocolate character as Dream to Remember will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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