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Sabino IPA

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The hop-forward expression from Sassari's award-winning craft brewery — tropical and citrusy with a clean, assertive bitterness at 50 IBUs. Brewed with Sardinian spring water from the nuragic highlands of northern Sardinia. Available at independent craft beer bars across northern Sardinia and the Costa Smeralda, this is the IPA that put Birrificio Sabino on the international map.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyclean
tropical
hoppy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—pineapple and passion fruit—layered with citrus zest and white grapefruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sabino IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is crisp and even, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. The overall presentation conveys freshness and careful conditioning.

golden-amberclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—pineapple and passion fruit—layered with citrus zest and white grapefruit. Herbal and resinous hop character frames the bouquet without overwhelming it. Underlying malt provides a subtle grain backbone that doesn't interfere with the primary hop expression.

tropical fruitcitrus zestherbal hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical and citrus character that mirrors the aroma, evolving into a clean, assertive bitter finish. Malt sweetness is restrained, allowing the Edelhopfen to dominate the mid-palate without astringency. The bitterness is well-integrated rather than harsh, with a dry, crisp mouthfeel that invites the next sip.

hop-forwardbalanced bitternessdry finishrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with residual citrus and herbal hop notes persisting on the palate. Dryness builds gradually, leaving no cloying sweetness behind.

dryherbal aftertastesustained
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
79
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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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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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