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Bio India Pale Ale

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Fruity with a bitter edge and a tropical citrus freshness: the Bio India Pale Ale is built on plenty of organic hops from Hallertau and Franconia, a style the brewery links with intensity, character and layered hop aromas. Full-bodied and unfiltered at 5.4 % ABV, brewed in Mendig from barley and wheat malt, with malt and hops from Bioland farming.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
herbal
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical citrus notes—grapefruit and tangerine—layered over herbal Hallertau and Franconian hop signatures.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bio India Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Bright amber-gold with a hazy, unfiltered character that speaks to the beer's organic, natural approach. A dense, cream-colored head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is moderate and purposeful, creating a soft, inviting visual presentation.

amber-goldhazy, unfilteredpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical citrus notes—grapefruit and tangerine—layered over herbal Hallertau and Franconian hop signatures. Beneath the bright hop character lies a clean, slightly biscuity malt foundation that provides balance without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and dimensional, with no yeast-driven cloudiness competing for attention.

tropical citrusherbal hopsgrapefruit, tangerineclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate enters full-bodied and fruity, with the tropical and citrus notes from the aroma transitioning into a juicy mid-palate. The bitterness builds progressively, reaching 60 IBUs of integrated hop bite that complements rather than overwhelms the malt sweetness. Herbal undertones weave through the finish, creating a complex, layered flavor structure that rewards attention.

full-bodiedjuicy fruitintegrated bitternessherbal complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering citrus and herbal hop notes that fade gradually over the palate. A subtle malt sweetness underlies the departure, leaving a pleasant, refreshing aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry, crisplingering citrusherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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