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Vetra IPA

Birrificio Vetra
Italy·IPA
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A top-fermented India pale ale placed between the old world and the new: Munich and crystal malts on a pils malt base give it a caramel malt character, set against a firm, decisive bitterness. Mosaic and Solero provide the hopping, and the bitterness comes to 30 IBU. At 6.6% it is the stronger of the two hop-led beers in the fixed line-up.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
caramelhoppymalty
caramel
hoppy
malty
resinous
clean
tropical
Aroma
Mosaic and Solero hops deliver a compelling blend of citrus zest and subtle herbal notes, layered over a warm caramel maltiness from Munich and crystal malts.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vetra IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The head is dense and persistent, leaving fine lacing that clings to the glass. A well-structured pour suggests proper conditioning and carbonation levels.

deep goldenpersistent headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

Mosaic and Solero hops deliver a compelling blend of citrus zest and subtle herbal notes, layered over a warm caramel maltiness from Munich and crystal malts. The pils malt base provides a clean, slightly grainy foundation that prevents the malt character from becoming heavy. The nose is balanced and inviting, neither aggressively floral nor overly malty.

citrus, herbal hopscaramel maltclean grain base

◐ Taste

Entry is full and slightly sweet, with the Munich and crystal malts contributing rounded caramel and subtle toffee notes. Mid-palate reveals a firm, decisive bitterness at 30 IBU that cleanly separates from the malt sweetness without harshness. The hop character remains integrated, adding a dry, citric edge that drives the finish.

malt sweetnessfirm bitternesscitric dryness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a lingering dry bitterness and fading caramel malt notes. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no astringency or excessive alcohol warmth despite the 6.6% ABV.

dry, lingeringclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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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