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Straffe Non

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Orange and caramel lead, backed by malt, a light sweetness and a gentle spice of cardamom and clove. The bitterness stays light and lingers in the finish, and the beer prickles on the tongue. An IPA at 6.5% ABV and 65 IBU, brewed in Goes inside Slot Oostende, the oldest building in town.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 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
caramelorangeclove
caramel
orange
clove
malty
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with candied orange zest and soft caramel malt, creating an inviting sweetness.
also:hoppy,citrusy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Straffe Non

◎ Appearance

Straffe Non presents a bright golden-amber hue, translucent and clean with excellent clarity. A dense, creamy head forms and persists with good retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and visible, creating a gentle sparkle throughout.

golden-amberbright claritypersistent headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with candied orange zest and soft caramel malt, creating an inviting sweetness. Beneath lies a delicate spice—clove and cardamom—that adds complexity without overwhelming. A light, clean hop presence supports rather than dominates, maintaining balance and approachability.

candied orangecaramel maltcardamom and cloverestrained hops

◐ Taste

Entry brings soft caramel and orange character, grounded by a full malty body. The mid-palate reveals gentle spice notes and a building but never sharp bitterness that sits at 65 IBU—enough to frame the sweetness without asserting dominance. The finish remains crisp and clean, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate.

malty sweetnessgentle spicecontrolled bitternessbalanced body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and prickling, with a light bitter edge that persists into the aftertaste. The carbonation adds a gentle tingle, and the overall impression is refreshing rather than heavy, leaving the drinker ready for another sip.

dry finishlingering bitternessprickling mouthfeel
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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