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Lencten

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Hoppy and golden: a full, bitter body gives way to tropical and spiced fruits, a touch of sweetness and a gentle honeyed finish. First Gold, Mystic and Olicana hops shape this 5.2 % IPA from the Three Tuns Brewery in Bishop's Castle, where brewing on the site was licensed in 1642.

ABV
5.2%
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
hoppyhoneytropical
hoppy
honey
tropical
spicy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive Edelhopfen character from First Gold, Mystic and Olicana varieties, delivering tropical fruit notes alongside subtle spice and herbal complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lencten

◎ Appearance

Lencten presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass sides. The carbonation is crisp and visible, supporting steady lacing throughout the drinking experience. The color sits at a medium-light range, typical of well-crafted pale ales.

bright goldenclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive Edelhopfen character from First Gold, Mystic and Olicana varieties, delivering tropical fruit notes alongside subtle spice and herbal complexity. A supporting malt sweetness emerges beneath the hop-forward profile, suggesting honey and light floral undertones. The aromatic intensity is confident without being aggressive.

tropical hopsspiced floralshoney malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and immediately bitter, with the three-hop blend establishing a commanding presence across the palate. Tropical and stone fruit character develops in the mid-palate, balanced against a touch of honeyed sweetness that prevents the bitterness from overwhelming. The finish remains crisp and clean, with lingering spice notes.

bitter hop bitetropical fruithoneyed sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is gently honeyed and enduring, with the bitterness receding into a dry, spiced aftertaste. The 60 IBU integration allows a clean close without harshness.

dry spicelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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