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A bottom-fermented, dry-hopped India Pale Lager. The brewery sees two readings of the style, a lager-fermented American IPA or an IPA-like lager with plenty of American hops, and places its slim-bodied version nearer the second. It is yellow-orange, opalescent and malt-accented, with 30 % of the grist made up of Munich malt and Carahell. The hoppy bouquet shows red fruit, berries and cassis. Cluster provides the bitterness, floral-spicy Columbus and mildly citrusy Galena the aroma.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Germany Silver · 2022
World Beer Awards
★Germany Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyberry
hoppy
malty
berry
floral
citrusy
dark fruit
Aroma
The hop bouquet leads with red fruit and berry notes—cassis and dark berries dominate the top notes.
also:spicy,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IPLager

◎ Appearance

Yellow-orange in color with a faint opalescent haze that catches the light gracefully. The head forms quickly and maintains modest retention with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation appears brisk and well-integrated, giving the beer a lively visual presence.

yellow-orangeopalescentfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The hop bouquet leads with red fruit and berry notes—cassis and dark berries dominate the top notes. Floral and spicy undertones from Columbus emerge behind the fruit, while Galena adds a restrained citrus whisper. A subtle malt foundation of Munich and caramel grain rounds out the composition without overshadowing the hop character.

red fruit, berries, cassisfloral, spicyrestrained citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, malt-forward entry emphasizing Munich grain and subtle caramel sweetness. Mid-palate remains slim-bodied and crisp, allowing Cluster's herbal bitterness to frame the flavor without dominating. The finish integrates hop bitterness (60 IBU) with a dry, refreshing quality that never becomes harsh.

malt-accented, caramelherbal bitternessdry, crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering herbal and floral notes from the dry-hop charge. The aftertaste remains pleasantly dry without astringency, inviting another sip.

dry, herbalmoderate length
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of IPLager

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 IPLager

About India Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a India Pale Lager?

India Pale Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar India Pale Lager

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

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