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Vedett Extra Ordinary IPA

Vedett
Belgium·IPA
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The story goes that IPA was once brewed with extra hops to survive the trip to India; this one is dry-hopped with four American hop varieties, mostly for the taste. It opens fresh and fruity, light floral notes over a smooth body, then a bold bitterness builds toward the finish and lingers, while a touch of caramel sweetness keeps it friendly. Golden blond, 5.5 % ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
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
fruityhoppyfloral
fruity
hoppy
floral
caramel
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, ripe fruit notes—stone fruit and citrus—layered over delicate floral character from the four American hop varieties.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vedett Extra Ordinary IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-blond body with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head is dense and white, with good retention and lacing that clings to the glass throughout the tasting.

golden-blondclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, ripe fruit notes—stone fruit and citrus—layered over delicate floral character from the four American hop varieties. Beneath the hop aromatics lies a soft malt backbone with subtle caramel undertones that ground the profile without dominating.

fresh citrusstone fruitfloral hopscaramel undertone

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and fruity, with tropical and citrus notes prominent in the mid-palate. Bitterness builds steadily toward the back, delivering a bold, sustained hop bite that is never harsh; a gentle caramel sweetness threads through the finish, softening the edges and maintaining drinkability despite the assertive IBU.

fruity entrytropicalcitrusbuilding bitternesscaramel balance

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gradually. A whisper of caramel sweetness and clean, crisp malt character persist in the aftertaste.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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.

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