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Le big Bier

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Le big Bier is a double dry-hopped NEIPA with a tropical, soft hop character and notes of peach, pineapple and lime. Nectaron, Superdelic and Citra hops sit on pilsner malt, wheat and oats at 6.5% ABV, 16° Plato and 38 IBU. It was made by five friends — ÜberQuell, Momo, Miguélez, Yeahboy and Underdocks — around the Le Big TamTam opening in Hamburg's Hanseviertel.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpeachhoppy
tropical
peach
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
wheat
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from the double dry-hop charge.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Le big Bier

◎ Appearance

Le big Bier presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haziness throughout, characteristic of the New England IPA style. The dense, creamy white head forms generously and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Bright carbonation is evident, creating a lively, soft visual impression.

pale goldenhazy, cloudycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from the double dry-hop charge. Nectaron and Superdelic deliver prominent peach and nectarine character, while Citra adds bright lime and grapefruit zest. Beneath these bold hop aromatics lies a soft, bready malt base from the pilsner, wheat, and oat bill, lending gentle sweetness without competing.

tropical fruitpeach, nectarinelime, citrussoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with peach and pineapple flavors coating the palate immediately. The mid-palate showcases the characteristic softness of NEIPA hops while maintaining a pleasant fruity sweetness from the wheat and oat adjuncts. Bitterness remains restrained at 38 IBU, providing structure without harshness, allowing the hop-derived stone fruit and citrus to remain the focal point throughout.

juicy, fruitypeach, pineapplesoft hop texturerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering tropical and stone fruit notes fading into a subtle, slightly drying sensation. No astringency or hop burn persists, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.

clean, drytropical fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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About New England IPA

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What is a New England 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 New England IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, peach, hoppy character as Le big Bier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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