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Iceberg Grand Crew

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A powerful citrus hop nose leads, followed by a crisp, refreshing taste with hints of grapefruit and a clean, hoppy finish: bold and full-flavoured. Iceberg Grand Crew lifts one of Titanic's oldest ales from 4.1% to 5.9% ABV to mark Titanic's 40th anniversary. It arrived in June 2026 on cask, keg and in bottle.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a potent citrus character, leading with bright, pithy hop aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and lemon zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Iceberg Grand Crew

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating steady streams of fine bubbles. Head retention is solid, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a potent citrus character, leading with bright, pithy hop aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and lemon zest. A subtle malt backbone emerges beneath, contributing light, bready undertones that anchor the composition without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

citrus-forwardgrapefruit pithlemon zestsubtle malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and clean, with pronounced grapefruit bitterness that defines the mid-palate. A restrained malt sweetness provides balance, allowing the hoppy character to dominate without excessive harshness. The body is medium and refreshing, drinking lighter than its 5.9% ABV might suggest.

grapefruit-drivencrisp palatehoppy bitternessmedium body

◑ Finish

A clean, dry hoppy finish that lingers with gentle citrus notes and lingering bitterness. The aftertaste is refreshing rather than cloying, inviting another sip.

dry hoppy finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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