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India Pale Ale

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Dark golden and full-bodied, with toffee aromas and floral, citrus flavours under a zesty character. It is a highly hopped India Pale Ale at 5.5 % ABV, brewed beside the moated St. Peter's Hall in the Suffolk village of St. Peter South Elmham, from water that comes out of the brewery's own borehole.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfloralcitrusy
hoppy
floral
citrusy
caramel
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent floral and citrus hop character, layered beneath a distinctive toffee and caramel malt sweetness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for India Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Dark golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, resilient head that clings to the glass with pronounced lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively, with a fine bead rising steadily through the liquid. The beer presents the visual hallmark of a well-crafted IPA—bright, inviting, and full of presence.

dark goldenclearstrong head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent floral and citrus hop character, layered beneath a distinctive toffee and caramel malt sweetness. Noble hop varieties contribute a refined, garden-like quality with gentle spice undertones. The aromas are balanced and complex, reflecting the brewery's commitment to quality Edelhopfen without overwhelming the malt foundation.

floral hopscitrustoffeerefined

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and full-bodied, with immediate hop bitterness tempered by a caramel maltiness that provides substance and warmth. Mid-palate develops layered citrus and subtle tropical notes, while the 60 IBU bitterness remains clean and integrated rather than aggressive. The finish is dry and zesty, with lingering floral notes that invite the next sip.

hoppyfull-bodiedbalanced bitternesscitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and enduring, with the hop bitterness fading to a dry, slightly spicy aftertaste. Residual caramel sweetness provides subtle counterpoint without obscuring the dry exit.

drypersistentspice note
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
77
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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