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Alive Økologisk IPA

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A round, aromatic organic IPA with the scent of American hops, bitter enough to balance without dominating. It was developed with Alive Festival in Thy ahead of the festival’s eighth edition in August 2016 and has been part of the party at Christiansgave in Thisted ever since. A new malt blend in 2021 brought out the aroma and softened the bitterness.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyfloralclean
hoppy
floral
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
American hop character dominates the nose with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes—orange zest, grapefruit, and subtle stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alive Økologisk IPA

◎ Appearance

Medium golden amber with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presentation. The color reflects the careful balance of pale and caramel malts in the current blend.

golden amberclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

American hop character dominates the nose with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes—orange zest, grapefruit, and subtle stone fruit. Beneath the hops sits a soft, rounded malt foundation with gentle floral undertones. The 2021 malt reformulation has enhanced the aromatic complexity while keeping the profile clean and refreshing rather than aggressive.

citrus, grapefruittropical fruitfloralAmerican hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright hop-forward bitterness that is assertive yet never harsh or astringent. Mid-palate shows the malt sweetness supporting the hops, delivering a smooth drinking experience with layers of orange peel, stone fruit, and a whisper of herbal spice. The bitterness resolves cleanly without lingering harshly, allowing the hop character and malt balance to remain the focal point.

balanced bitternesssmooth-drinkingcitrus, tropicalcrisp, clean

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, leaving a clean palate with fading citrus notes and a pleasant, understated bitterness. No cloying sweetness or rough edges remain.

dry finishcitrus fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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