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Voile IPA

Brasserie de la Voile
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🌍 Switzerland · American IPA · One of 377 American IPAs in hopIQ

Lausanne's flagship craft IPA — hoppy and aromatic with citrus and tropical character. Brewed on the banks of Lake Geneva, the IPA that put Lausanne on the Swiss craft beer map. Named after the 'voile' (sail) of the sailing culture of Lac Léman.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
tropical
floral
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Voile IPA

Appearance

Voile IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent appearance. A substantial white head forms on pour with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by classic American hop character, with vibrant citrus and orange notes riding atop a tropical fruit backdrop. Grapefruit and hints of stone fruit emerge beneath the aromatic hops, while a clean, neutral malt foundation supports the overall profile without introducing sweetness or grain-forward character.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitclean hops

Taste

Entry is crisp and direct, with hop bitterness establishing itself cleanly on the palate. Mid-palate develops orange and tropical fruit flavors that complement the 60 IBU bitterness without overwhelming it, while the light malt base maintains balance and prevents harshness. The beer finishes dry with a lingering hop bite.

citrus bitebalanced bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with moderate length and a persistent herbal-citrus note that lingers without astringency. No sweetness or heavy residue remains.

crisp aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Voile IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Voile IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

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

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