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Tennent's India Pale Ale

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Strong malty flavours carry this IPA, joined by subtle fruity notes and a punchy hop character, and the finish stays bitter in the classic IPA way. It pours a rich amber under a foamy head at 6.2% ABV. Strong beer for long journeys is old business at Wellpark: the first recorded Tennent’s export to America, in 1797, was ale brewed high in strength to survive the voyage to expatriate Scots.

ABV
6.2%
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
maltyhoppyfruity
malty
hoppy
fruity
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced malty character, presenting toasted grain and a subtle sweetness from the Malz foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tennent's India Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A rich amber pour beneath a substantial, foamy head that clings to the glass with evident persistence. The body is clear and bright, displaying the characteristic depth of color typical of well-crafted pale ales. Carbonation is present and lively, supporting the visual structure throughout.

rich amberpersistent foambright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced malty character, presenting toasted grain and a subtle sweetness from the Malz foundation. Noble hop varieties contribute restrained fruity and herbal notes that complement rather than dominate the aromatic profile. There is an earthy undertone that speaks to balanced brewing technique and quality ingredients.

toasted grainherbal hopmalty sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with malt-forward character, delivering caramel and biscuit notes that establish a full body early. Mid-palate reveals subtle stone fruit and citrus accents from the hop selection, moving into a decisive bitter finish that builds gradually. The 60 IBU bitterness is clean and integrated, never harsh, providing the classic IPA signature without overshadowing the malt base.

caramel, biscuitstone fruit accentclean bitter finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the malt and hop bitterness resolving into a sustained aftertaste. Bitterness persists through the end, true to IPA tradition, leaving the palate braced and ready for the next sip.

dry, lingeringsustained bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
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

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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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