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Ragnar

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Ragnar is a Brut IPA, light, dry and sparkling with a striking hop aroma and flavour. It was introduced in February 2021 as one of four new beers in the brewery's Viking series, a champagne-inspired beer type meant to be dry and full of bubbles. American Cascade, Citra and Mosaic hops provide bitterness and flavour.

ABV
11.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and herbal notes from the Cascade, Citra, and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ragnar

◎ Appearance

Ragnar presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is visibly lively, with a steady stream of bubbles rising through the body. The combination of color and effervescence evokes a sparkling wine aesthetic.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and herbal notes from the Cascade, Citra, and Mosaic hops. Pine and grapefruit lead, with subtle underlayers of floral complexity. The Edelhopfen character is clean and aromatic, with minimal malt contribution, allowing the hop profile to dominate.

citrus-forwardherbalpine and grapefruitnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and dry, with a sharp entry that showcases the interplay of Cascade bitterness and Citra/Mosaic fruitiness. The mid-palate remains light and effervescent, avoiding any heavy malt sweetness. Bitterness builds progressively but remains balanced and refined, finishing clean without astringency.

bone-drybitter and fruitylight-bodiedsparkling texture

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with a lingering dry sensation and a subtle citrus fade. The beer leaves the palate refreshed rather than coated.

dry aftertastecitrus persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
76
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 Brut IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Brut 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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