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Tikkende Tijdbom

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Tropical fruit, grape and lime, then a soft, spicy citrus finish: fresh and dangerously easy to drink. The ska band Politie Warnsveld is behind this session IPA, made to be knocked back before, during or after a good dose of ska. It is brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Wai-iti and Wakatu hops and rice flakes, at 5.3% ABV.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyspicy
tropical
citrusy
spicy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
Nelson Sauvin, Wai-iti and Wakatu hops deliver a pronounced tropical fruit character—guava, passionfruit, and stone fruit—layered with green grape and zesty lime.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tikkende Tijdbom

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent quality. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, delicate lacing around the glass. The carbonation is crisp and visible, lending the beer an inviting, lively presence.

pale strawbrilliantly clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Nelson Sauvin, Wai-iti and Wakatu hops deliver a pronounced tropical fruit character—guava, passionfruit, and stone fruit—layered with green grape and zesty lime. A subtle spicy herbal undertone emerges on the second nose, while the rice flakes contribute a soft, clean grain backdrop without any astringency.

tropical fruitgreen grapelime zestherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical stone fruit and citrus, immediately smooth and approachable despite the generous hop profile. Mid-palate reveals a soft spice and subtle bitterness that evolves into lime and grapefruit notes, while the rice flakes keep the body light and clean. The 22 IBUs provide structure without harshness, allowing the hop character to remain refreshing rather than aggressive.

tropical entrycitrus-drivensoft bitternessclean body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering citrus and a gentle spicy warmth that fades cleanly. The low alcohol allows the aftertaste to remain bright and sessionable.

dry finishcitrus fadespicy warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°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 Session IPA

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What is a Session 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 Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, citrusy, smooth-drinking character as Tikkende Tijdbom will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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