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Ratsherrn IPA

Ratsherrn Brauerei
Germany·American IPA
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A German India Pale Ale with balanced malt sweetness and bold hop character. Citrus and pine notes dominate, backed by moderate bitterness. Medium-bodied with a dry, crisp finish that lingers pleasantly.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
malty
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and pine hop aromatics that immediately announce this beer's bold character.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ratsherrn IPA

◎ Appearance

Ratsherrn IPA presents a beautiful golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The beer sports a persistent white head with fine carbonation that creates an inviting visual presentation characteristic of well-crafted German IPAs.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and pine hop aromatics that immediately announce this beer's bold character. Beneath the hop-forward profile, subtle malt sweetness and a touch of spicy hop resin create depth and balance, with grapefruit notes adding complexity to the aromatic bouquet.

citruspinegrapefruitspicy hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with balanced malt sweetness before assertive citrus and pine flavors take command mid-palate. A moderate bitterness (60 IBU) builds gracefully without overwhelming, creating excellent harmony between the hop character and malty backbone in this medium-bodied IPA.

hoppybittercitrus-forwardpine resin

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with pleasant lingering hop bitterness and citrus notes that extend the drinking experience. Clean and refreshing, this conclusion exemplifies the German precision applied to the IPA style.

drycleanlingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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.

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