Maisel & Friends Indian Ale

Name: Maisel & Friends Indian Ale
Brand: Beer
SKU: 56b09174f70fb53c1a095917
Rating: 3.61 (23738 reviews)

IPA - India Pale Ale 7.3 º 47 IBU

Brauerei Gebrüder Maisel

Stefan’s Indian Ale presents a sophisticated take on the English IPA, balancing classic structure with vibrant modern hop character. It leads with a bright aromatic profile of grapefruit and citrus, accented by delicate floral notes that hint at an exotic complexity. Beneath the hop layer, a sturdy malt backbone offers nuances of natural honey and caramelized malt, providing a smooth, pleasant body that carries the 7.3% ABV with elegance. This moderately strong ale concludes with a firm, traditional bitterness that is assertive yet refined, maintaining a clean and refreshing finish that honors its namesake heritage while delivering an expressive, fruit-forward experience.

Appearance. Deep golden to amber (SRM 10-12) with brilliant clarity. Features a moderate-sized, persistent off-white head with good lacing.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity. Prominent grapefruit and citrus zest aromas are layered over a floral hop character. The malt profile provides a medium-low bready and biscuity base with distinctive notes of honey and light caramel.

Taste. Initial impression of bright citrus and floral hop flavors. The malt backbone is supportive, offering honey-like sweetness and light toffee notes. Hop bitterness is assertive and firm, balancing the malt without being harsh. The finish is medium-dry and clean, with a lingering hop character and a hint of smooth alcohol.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Carbonation is moderate to medium-high. A light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, devoid of any hop-derived astringency.

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