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Raven Orange IPA

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A fruit IPA with real orange in the brew. Raven's drinkers often ask which fruit goes into its IPAs, and the usual answer is that the fruitiness comes from very fruity hops; this time the oranges are actually in the beer. Citra, Mandarina, Ahtanum, Columbus and Polaris hops meet Pilsner, Vienna, Melanoidin and Caramunich III malts. Brewed at 15° Plato.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
fruity
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose immediately expresses fresh citrus and candied orange, the latter reading distinctly from real fruit rather than abstract hop character alone.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Raven Orange IPA

◎ Appearance

Raven Orange IPA presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a luminous quality that catches light beautifully. The head is dense and persistent, with fine white foam that adheres evenly to the glass in delicate patterns. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout the body.

golden-amberclear, brightfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose immediately expresses fresh citrus and candied orange, the latter reading distinctly from real fruit rather than abstract hop character alone. Beneath this fruity foreground, refined herbal and pine notes emerge from the noble hops, complemented by a subtle caramel-malt sweetness that grounds the composition. The overall aromatic profile is clean, inviting, and refreshingly complex.

candied orangecitrus-forwardherbal-pineycaramel undertone

◐ Taste

Entry brings a balanced sweetness with orange zest and citrus hitting the palate immediately, supported by a well-structured malt backbone that adds warmth and gentle caramel notes. The mid-palate transitions smoothly into hop bitterness that remains restrained at 45 IBU, allowing the fruit character to remain prominent without being overwhelmed. The finish resolves with lingering citrus and a dry, slightly grainy quality.

orange-forwardbalanced sweetnessmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends moderately, with citrus and subtle hoppy dryness persisting on the palate. A light spicy-herbal note fades gracefully, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for another sip.

lingering citrusclean dry finish
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
79
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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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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