Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Baird Beer Teikoku IPA
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Baird Beer Teikoku IPA
◎ Appearance
Teikoku IPA presents a brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a light golden tone characteristic of the 8 SRM specification. The beer displays a thick, creamy white head that exhibits strong retention, with fine carbonation visible throughout the glass.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive American hop character, delivering prominent pine resin and citrus notes layered with subtle floral undertones. A refined malt backbone provides gentle caramel sweetness that balances the aggressive hop aromatics without overwhelming the senses.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with bold hop bitterness and citrus notes, evolving into a complex mid-palate where pine resin and tropical fruit character develop. A substantial malt foundation supports the 8.5% ABV, delivering full-bodied structure with lingering bitter complexity and dry, resinous characteristics throughout.
◑ Finish
The finish is persistently dry with pronounced resinous notes and lingering hop bitterness that extends well beyond the swallow. Subtle alcohol warmth emerges in the aftertaste, leaving a clean, mineral quality that invites another sip.
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