Halfling
An IPA scaled down to a fraction of the usual strength, which is where the name comes from. The hopping carries the beer rather than the malt: citrus peel and resinous notes in the aroma, a slim pale body behind them, and a bitterness that stays moderate so the low alcohol does not read as thin. Dry and quick through the finish, built for a second glass rather than a single sipping one.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Halfling
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
About Micro IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Micro 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 Micro IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, resinous, dry character as Halfling will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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