3,64

19.874 Ratings

Thornbridge Kipling

Name: Thornbridge Kipling
Brand: Beer
SKU: 59411e5a1603da550b2a41c0
Rating: 3.64 (19874 reviews)

American Pale Ale 5.2 º 46 IBU

Thornbridge Brewery

Kipling is a quintessential South Pacific Pale Ale, radiating a vibrant golden blonde hue. This beer showcases the distinctive characteristics of Nelson Sauvin hops, delivering an exquisite bouquet of gooseberry, mango, and passion fruit. On the palate, a soft but full-flavored profile emerges, balancing an initial bready malt sweetness with punchy flavors of kiwi and tropical fruit. The experience concludes with a firm, lasting grapefruit-like bitterness that cleanses the palate. It remains a remarkably drinkable American Pale Ale, characterized by its clean fermentation and a sophisticated interplay between lush New Zealand hop notes and a supportive malt backbone.

Appearance. Radiant golden blonde (approximately 5–7 SRM) with brilliant clarity. It produces a moderately large, creamy white head with excellent retention and delicate lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop-forward aroma dominated by tropical characteristics. Pronounced notes of passion fruit, gooseberry, and mango are layered over a subtle vinous quality. A low, neutral grainy malt scent provides a clean foundation, free from caramel or yeast-derived phenols.

Taste. The initial impression offers soft malt sweetness and succulent tropical fruit, specifically kiwi and passion fruit. This is met by a moderate to high hop bitterness. The flavor profile is clean, transitioning from fruit-forward sweetness to a lingering, pithy grapefruit finish. The balance leans toward the hops, though the malt ensures a smooth, non-astringent experience.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body, providing a plush and soft texture. Carbonation is moderate, enhancing the fruit aromatics. It finishes clean with no perceptible alcohol warmth or harshness.

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United Kingdom Beermoth

Thornbridge Kipling

The first UK beer to use the Nelson Sauvin hop, Kipling imparts exquisite passion fruit, gooseberry ... and mango aromas. 500ml bottle, 5.2% ABV

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Thornbridge Kipling - Beermoth

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Beermoth

The first UK beer to use the Nelson Sauvin hop, Kipling imparts exquisite
passion fruit, gooseberry and mango aromas.

500ml bottle, 5.2% ABV

United Kingdom Pivovar

Thornbridge Kipling (Cask)

Kipling was the first UK beer to use the exquisite Nelson Sauvin hop from New Zealand. We brew this ...orks to allow the complex flavour of this hop to really shine through. There is a grassy, grapefruit character in the nose, followed by passionfruit and mango. It finishes with a balanced and thi ...

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Thornbridge Kipling (Cask) - Pivovar

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Kipling was the first UK beer to use the exquisite Nelson Sauvin hop from New Zealand. We brew this as a SMASH (Single Malt and Single Hop) using the heritage Maris Otter as a base malt which really works to allow the complex flavour of this hop to really shine through. There is a grassy, grapefruit character in the nose, followed by passionfruit and mango. It finishes with a balanced and thirst-quenching bitterness.

United Kingdom Dead Time Beers

Thornbridge Kipling : New Zeland Pale

New Zealand Hopped Pale Brewed with Maris Otter malts from the UK and Nelson Sauvin hops from New Ze ...aland. Grapefruit, mango and passionfruit notes with a thirst quenching bitterness.5.2% ABV50cl Bottle

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Thornbridge Kipling : New Zeland Pale - Dead Time Beers

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New Zealand Hopped Pale Brewed with Maris Otter malts from the UK and Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand. Grapefruit, mango and passionfruit notes with a thirst quenching bitterness.5.2% ABV50cl Bottle

United Kingdom Thornbridge Brewery

Thornbridge Kipling, 5.2% South Pacific Pale Ale

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