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Overzee IPA

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Accents of citrus and apricot and a pleasant bitterness from American hops such as Cascade and Simcoe make this IPA refreshing, with a Texel character of its own. Brewed with Texel barley, it links the island with overseas regions, as in the days when adventurers sailed the world's oceans from Texel. Best at 6 °C. 6.0% ABV.

ABV
6%
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
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
orange
peach
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—layered with stone fruit warmth from apricot and peach.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Overzee IPA

◎ Appearance

Overzee presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings evenly to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a cascading effect that underscores the beer's refreshing character. The visual presentation conveys both approachability and craftsmanship.

bright goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—layered with stone fruit warmth from apricot and peach. American hops Cascade and Simcoe deliver their characteristic floral and piney undertones, which meld harmoniously with a subtle grain sweetness from Texel barley. The overall bouquet is inviting and clean, with no harsh edges.

citrus forwardstone fruitfloral hopgrain sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and slightly sweet, with ripe citrus and apricot flesh developing across the mid-palate. The American hop bitterness builds progressively, reaching 60 IBU without dominating; instead, it frames the fruit character and balances the malt backbone. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering bitter-orange notes that remain pleasant rather than aggressive.

citrus-drivenmoderate bitternessfruit-forwarddry malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and refreshing, with a gentle bitter persistence that gradually fades to a clean, slightly peppery residue. No alcohol heat or astringency mars the exit, making this IPA approachable and sessionable despite its complexity.

medium-lengthrefreshing aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
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

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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