BrewDog Hårdkogt IPA
A bottle of Hårdkogt IPA from BrewDog in Fraserburgh, Scotland, at Schouskjelleren in Oslo.
Hårdkogt IPA is a contract brew made by BrewDog for Danish beer importer Drikkeriget, run by Jeppe Jarnit Bjergsø - the brother of Mikkel Borg Bjergsø aka Mikkeller. It's inspired by Hardcore IPA, but is milder in alcohol - with 7.6% abv - and less hoppy.
Hårdkogt IPA poured a golden amber color with a big, frothy, white head. Nice hoppy aroma with notes of pine and citrus, but also a note of caramel sweetness. Medium heavy mouthfeel. The flavor started out with a dose of caramel. The hops, when they kicked in, was milder than I had expected, but they added some fruitiness and a good bitter finish with lingering sweet notes. All in all a very drinkable IPA, but surprisingly mild compared to Hardcore IPA.
BrewDog Hårdkogt IPA
A bottle of Hårdkogt IPA from BrewDog in Fraserburgh, Scotland, at Schouskjelleren in Oslo.
Hårdkogt IPA is a contract brew made by BrewDog for Danish beer importer Drikkeriget, run by Jeppe Jarnit Bjergsø - the brother of Mikkel Borg Bjergsø aka Mikkeller. It's inspired by Hardcore IPA, but is milder in alcohol - with 7.6% abv - and less hoppy.
Hårdkogt IPA poured a golden amber color with a big, frothy, white head. Nice hoppy aroma with notes of pine and citrus, but also a note of caramel sweetness. Medium heavy mouthfeel. The flavor started out with a dose of caramel. The hops, when they kicked in, was milder than I had expected, but they added some fruitiness and a good bitter finish with lingering sweet notes. All in all a very drinkable IPA, but surprisingly mild compared to Hardcore IPA.