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Cold IPA

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Krush and Strata hops bring aromas of peach, melon and citrus fruit, and the finish is crisp and dry like a lager's. Cold refers to the fermentation: lager yeast works at much colder temperatures than the ale strains most IPAs use. With 6.3% ABV and 31 IBU, brewed from 2-row, flaked barley and acidulated malt, it debuted in July 2025 as a year-round beer.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
peachcitrusyhoppy
peach
citrusy
hoppy
clean
Aroma
Krush and Strata hops present a striking aromatics profile of stone fruit and melon, with prominent peach and cantaloupe notes layered over bright citrus.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cold IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright transparency and lively carbonation throughout. The white head forms with moderate density and recedes to a thin collar, leaving fine lacing on the glass. The overall impression is clean and inviting, characteristic of the crisp lager-like presentation this style pursues.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Krush and Strata hops present a striking aromatics profile of stone fruit and melon, with prominent peach and cantaloupe notes layered over bright citrus. A subtle floral quality underpins the hop character, while the malted barley and flaked barley contribute a clean, bready foundation without heaviness. The nose is crisp and inviting, with no harsh or vegetal undertones.

peach and melonbright citrusfloral undertonesclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and refreshing, with the peach and citrus character from the aroma translating cleanly to the taste. Moderate bitterness (31 IBU) integrates seamlessly rather than dominating, providing balance without astringency. The body remains light and crisp, with the acidulated malt contributing subtle tartness that enhances the lager-like dryness.

dry entrybalanced bitternesscrisp bodycitrus and stone fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, lingering briefly with gentle citrus notes and a subtle mineral quality. No residual sweetness remains, reinforcing the lager-like character that defines this cold IPA approach.

dry finishshort to medium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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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About Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Cold IPA

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