Lillebräu German IPA

Name: Lillebräu German IPA
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65129a0a1603da335ea5dbae
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.79 (58 reviews)

IPA Other 5.9 º 20 IBU

Lillebräu

This American IPA reinterprets the style through a German lens, blending Barley, Spelt, and Oats to create a smooth, substantive body. The hop profile is headlined by Mandarina Bavaria, delivering distinct bayerische citrus and sweet mandarin aromas alongside delicate berry notes. Fermented with a Kölsch yeast, it offers a crisp, clean fermentation profile with subtle fruity esters that sharpen the hop character. The result is a bright, hop-forward experience that balances a firm bitterness with a rustic, grainy foundation and the refreshing, dry finish characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale.

Appearance. Medium gold to light amber in color. Exhibits a slight haze due to the use of spelt and oats. Topped with a dense, persistent white head that leaves significant lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Moderate to high hop intensity featuring prominent mandarin and tangerine citrus from the Mandarina Bavaria hops, accompanied by subtle red berry notes. A supporting low, grainy-sweet malt aroma with hints of bread crust and a very light pear-like ester profile from the Kölsch yeast.

Taste. Hop-forward with flavors of citrus peel, mandarin, and soft berries. A clean, grainy malt backbone provides a bready, slightly nutty foundation from the spelt. Bitterness is firm and medium-high, balancing the malt without being harsh. The finish is dry and crisp with lingering hop resin and light toasted grain.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a notable smoothness and creaminess attributed to the oat and spelt additions. Moderate to high carbonation provides a refreshing mouth-cleansing effect. Alcohol warmth is minimal and well-integrated.

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