Barrel Wave
Soft citrus hints and hoppy bitter notes marry with light, creamy vanilla in this barrel-aged IPA at 8.5%, smooth, full-bodied and rounded. It is Scarborough Fair IPA matured for eight months in whisky casks from the brewery's sister distillery, part of the Ebb & Flow series, a bottle for special occasions, and gluten-free according to the brewery.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Barrel Wave
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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.
Finding a similar IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same smooth, hoppy, vanilla character as Barrel Wave will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.