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Body Riddle

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Body Riddle belongs to the permanent range at Whiplash and is brewed all year. Galaxy, Lemondrop, Simcoe and Ekuanot hops shape a pale ale in the American manner that tastes of citrus and pineapple, with a touch of passionfruit behind them. The impression is bright and juicy, the body soft, and the bitterness stays balanced. At 4.5% it comes across as light and refreshing, a hop-led beer without any heaviness.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
juicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and lemon zest—complemented by bright pineapple character from the hop blend.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Body Riddle

◎ Appearance

Body Riddle presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate rings. The carbonation is brisk and lively, creating an effervescent visual impression that signals the beer's refreshing character. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, with good retention of foam throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearpersistent headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and lemon zest—complemented by bright pineapple character from the hop blend. A subtle tropical undertone of passionfruit emerges in the background, adding depth without overwhelming the composition. The Malz base remains neutral and supportive, allowing the four-hop combination to shine without any yeasty or phenolic interference.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitcleanhop-driven

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy citrus flavors that immediately engage the taste buds, followed by a pronounced pineapple sweetness in the mid-palate. The body is notably soft and light, avoiding any heaviness despite the hop intensity; the bitterness integrates smoothly as a balancing element rather than a dominant feature at 26 IBU. The finish maintains clarity, with the hoppy character gradually receding into a dry, refreshing conclusion.

juicysoft bodybalanced bitternesspineapple-led

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with hop bitterness fading gracefully rather than lingering aggressively. A dry, refreshing aftertaste lingers, inviting another sip without any astringency or cloying sweetness.

dryclean finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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