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Theakston Peculier IPA

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Zesty and fruity with a full-bodied malty undertone, Peculier IPA brings a honeyed fruit aroma, a velvety texture, a dry bitter undertone and a pronounced hop-forward finish. Head brewer Mark Slater built it from British malted barley and three English-grown new-world hops: Harlequin, Jester and Olicana. It began as a seasonal ale before earning a permanent place in the core range.

ABV
5.1%
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
fruityhoppyhoney
fruity
hoppy
honey
malty
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with a honeyed fruit character layered beneath zesty new-world hop aromatics.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Theakston Peculier IPA

◎ Appearance

Theakston Peculier IPA presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively but restrained, creating steady bubbles that support good lacing as the beer settles.

golden-amberbright claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a honeyed fruit character layered beneath zesty new-world hop aromatics. English-grown Harlequin, Jester, and Olicana hops bring notes of citrus and subtle tropical fruit, while the British malted barley foundation adds a gentle sweetness that frames without overwhelming.

honeyed fruitcitrus, tropical notesEnglish hop characterclean, inviting

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruity, with the malt body presenting a velvety texture that carries through the mid-palate. The three-hop blend builds a dry bitterness that feels balanced rather than aggressive, backed by a full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel that highlights the quality of the barley foundation.

fruity, dry palatevelvety, creamy bodybalanced bitternessmalty foundation

◑ Finish

The finish is pronounced and hop-forward, with a clean, lasting dryness that invites another sip. Lingering notes of citrus and light honey fade gradually, leaving a pleasant bitter character without harshness.

hop-forward finishclean, lingering drycitrus aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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