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Antlered IPA

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Tangerine and citrus aromas, then a lasting bitterness with hints of pine over a slightly sweet, malty body: Antlered IPA is an amber IPA at 5.2 %. Mosaic from the US and Waimea from New Zealand give it a pronounced hop character, and the brewery counts it among its craft beers, next to Navigator and High Hops. It took Silver in bottle and can pale ales at the 2024 Wales & West awards.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2018
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales & West)
Bottle/Can Premium PAs (4.4 to 5.4%)
Bronze · 2019
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales & West)
Bottle/Can Premium PAs (4.4 to 5.4%)
Silver · 2024
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales & West)
Bottle & Can Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales & West) (Bottle/Can Premium PAs (4.4 to 5.4%))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales & West) (Bottle/Can Premium PAs (4.4 to 5.4%))
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales & West) (Bottle & Can Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
piney
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tangerine and citrus notes, characteristic of the Mosaic and Waimea hop blend.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Antlered IPA

◎ Appearance

Antlered IPA presents a bright amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presence that reflects the beer's craft character.

bright amberclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tangerine and citrus notes, characteristic of the Mosaic and Waimea hop blend. Underlying the fruit-forward aromatics lie gentle herbal and piney undertones, with a soft malty sweetness that grounds the composition without dominating.

tangerinecitruspineherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and slightly sweet, with a malty foundation that supports the hop profile. The mid-palate develops a measured bitterness with lingering pine and citrus character, while the body remains refreshingly balanced—neither heavy nor thin. The 60 IBU bitterness integrates smoothly rather than asserting harshness.

citrus bitternessmalty sweetnesspinebalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hop bitterness persisting cleanly on the palate and a faint resinous note from the pine character. The aftertaste remains refreshing without astringency, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering bitternessresinous
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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