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Sapien

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Deep gold double IPA with orange, citrus and hops on the nose, plus spruce and pine. Bitter, orange, citrus and resinous, with spruce and pine sap and a hint of spicy rye. Big, bold and loaded with US hops: Magnum, Cascade, Simcoe and Citra. Kveik yeast makes it strong, pitched with a primal scream to ward off evil spirits, and sprigs and shoots go into the brew.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
resinous
orange
spicy
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by bright citrus and orange notes layered over pronounced spruce and pine resin.
also:herbal,fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sapien

◎ Appearance

Deep gold with brilliant clarity and a bright, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

deep goldclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by bright citrus and orange notes layered over pronounced spruce and pine resin. Beneath these botanical elements lies a earthy, herbal quality with subtle spicy rye undertones, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile typical of the Magnum, Cascade, Simcoe, and Citra hop blend.

citrus-forwardpiney resinspruceherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold hop bitterness that immediately establishes itself without overwhelming. Orange and citrus flavors interweave with a distinctly resinous, piney character and a hint of spicy rye grain complexity. The full body carries these elements forward with intensity, while the Kveik yeast contributes a clean fermentation profile that lets the hop character shine throughout.

assertive bitternesscitrus-resinousfull-bodiedspicy grain

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with bitter pine and citrus notes persisting well into the aftertaste. A warming alcohol presence and subtle herbal dryness complete the experience.

lingering bitternesspine-citrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
86
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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About Double IPA

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What is a Double 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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