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Real Ale Chill Theory

Real Ale Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Cold IPA · One of 3 Cold IPAs in hopIQ

Real Ale's Cold IPA — 6.5% ABV, 40 IBU, lager-yeast fermentation stripping the malt to bare Pilsner cleanness while the hop bill keeps American-IPA intensity. Extra-dry, extra-crisp, unmistakably distinct from the brewery's three ale-yeast IPAs. The 'cold' is the fermentation temperature, not the marketing.

ABV
6.5%
IBU
40
SRM
golden5

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

dry
90%
clean
80%
crisp
80%
hoppy
80%
tropical
70%
refreshing
70%
citrusy
70%
piney
60%
light
60%
orange
60%

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About Cold IPA

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What is a Cold 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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Real Ale Chill Theory

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.

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