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Liquid Metal

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Liquid Metal is an IPA dry-hopped with the American aroma hops Simcoe, Summit and Crystal. They give it a fresh, intensely fruity character, set against a balanced body and a marked bitterness that keeps the beer crisp. Alcohol is 5.3%. Name and presentation draw on the hard rock and heavy metal the village of Wacken is known for.

ABV
5.3%
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
fruityhoppyclean
fruity
hoppy
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus and stone fruit notes from the Simcoe, Summit, and Crystal hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Liquid Metal

◎ Appearance

Liquid Metal presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is crisp and visible throughout, lending the beer a vibrant, inviting appearance.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus and stone fruit notes from the Simcoe, Summit, and Crystal hop blend. A fresh, resinous quality dominates, layered with subtle floral and herbal undertones. The malt backbone remains restrained, allowing the American aroma hops to take center stage without muddying the aromatic profile.

citrus, stone fruitresinous, herbalhop-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is clean with a balanced sweetness that quickly gives way to a marked bittering character. The mid-palate develops fruity complexity—orange and apricot—while maintaining good body despite the modest 5.3% ABV. Bitterness builds steadily and lingers with a crisp, dry quality that keeps the beer refreshing and prevents any cloying character.

fruity, citricbalanced bitternessdry, crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the hop bitterness persisting pleasantly into the aftertaste. No alcohol warmth is apparent, leaving an overall impression of freshness and drinkability.

dry, bitterclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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