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Noray

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An amber IPA under a white head where the hops take centre stage: fruity and fresh, with citrus and herbal notes and an intense flavour. This seasonal special is brewed with Spanish hops from the brewery's own harvest. Noray is unfiltered and carbonates naturally through a second fermentation in the bottle.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous 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
hoppyfruityherbal
hoppy
fruity
herbal
citrusy
resinous
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and herbal hop character from the Spanish harvest, with distinct notes of grapefruit zest and fresh green botanicals.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Noray

◎ Appearance

Noray presents a clear amber hue with excellent brightness, crowned by a persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The natural carbonation generates a steady stream of fine bubbles, creating a visibly active and inviting presentation. The unfiltered character allows the beer's true color to shine without haze or cloudiness.

amber, brightwhite head, persistentfine carbonationclear and clean

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and herbal hop character from the Spanish harvest, with distinct notes of grapefruit zest and fresh green botanicals. Supporting the hops are subtle fruity undertones—stone fruit and tropical hints—that add complexity without overwhelming the composition. A clean malt base and dry yeast profile allow the hop aromatics to remain front and center.

citrus, grapefruitherbal hopstropical fruitfresh and clean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the Spanish hops delivering immediate fruity and resinous impact across the palate. Mid-palate layers in herbal bitterness and a subtle citrus bite, while the 6.6% ABV keeps the beer balanced and drinkable rather than heavy. The finish builds gradually into a moderate, clean bitterness that lingers without becoming astringent.

hoppy, intenseherbal, resinouscitrus bitecrisp, refreshing

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and pleasantly bitter, with lingering herbal and citrus notes that fade gradually over several minutes. The natural carbonation adds a subtle tingle that extends the finish and keeps the palate engaged.

dry, bitterherbal persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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