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Halfling

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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.

ABV
3.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyresinouscitrusy
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
clean
Aroma
Citrus peel and resinous hop notes dominate the nose, with bright grapefruit and lemon zest taking the lead.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Halfling

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and lively carbonation that rises in fine streams. The head forms with modest density and fades to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The body remains transparent and inviting, with no haze or sediment.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Citrus peel and resinous hop notes dominate the nose, with bright grapefruit and lemon zest taking the lead. Underlying herbal and piney character adds depth without malt sweetness or yeast-derived aromatics. The overall impression is clean and linear, with the hops in full command.

citrus peelresinousherbalclean hop-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and snappy, with crisp hop bitterness that builds across the mid-palate. The pale Malz body stays slim and clean, allowing the resinous and citric hop character to remain the focus. Bitterness settles at a moderate level—present but restrained—so the low alcohol does not read as thin or watery.

drycrispresinous bitebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with lingering resinous and citrus notes fading quickly. No sweetness or heaviness remains; the beer feels built for a second glass rather than contemplative sipping.

dry finishquick faderesinous aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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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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