Defcon 5
Basqueland Brewing in Hernani, Basque Country, Spain 🇪🇸
IPA - Imperial New England / Hazy Regular|
Score
6.99
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With a bold body and a silky texture, Defcon 5 doesn’t go unnoticed. Its base of lager malt, flaked oats, and chit malt provides structure, creating a hazy softness. Despite its heft, the beer has a light dryness and a surprisingly delicate feel that keeps you coming back for more.
What makes it truly special is its fermentation with Saturated yeast from WCH Labs, bringing out a rich tropical complexity. A dry-hop blend of Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, Nectaron, and Citra adds depth, pulling you into a whirlwind of flavors: ripe mango, juicy peach, fresh papaya, tart blueberry, and crisp grape, all coming together in a spectacular Double IPA.
What makes it truly special is its fermentation with Saturated yeast from WCH Labs, bringing out a rich tropical complexity. A dry-hop blend of Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, Nectaron, and Citra adds depth, pulling you into a whirlwind of flavors: ripe mango, juicy peach, fresh papaya, tart blueberry, and crisp grape, all coming together in a spectacular Double IPA.
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6.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 5
Overall 7
Ok easy drinkable hop juice.
Tropical, citric and pine
[On tap at Café Sånn in Tromsø, Norway – shared with Finn, Lunde and Rune]
Tropical, citric and pine
[On tap at Café Sånn in Tromsø, Norway – shared with Finn, Lunde and Rune]
Tried
from Draft
at
Cafe Sånn
on 12 Sep 2025
at 11:50
6.4/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 7
Delt med Cunningham. Drukket i selskap med ham og Tromsøgjenget.
Tried
from Draft
at
Cafe Sånn
on 03 Sep 2025
at 15:51
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tried
from Draft
at
Cafe Sånn
on 03 Sep 2025
at 15:37
8.8/10
Tropical, fruity and stone fruit. Thanks Georg P. , normal readiness 😜
Tried
from Can
on 18 May 2025
at 18:43
7/10
Vibrant juicy fruity action, lots of pineapple and papaya, mango and peach, nice and juicy, sweet malty backbone, robust hoppy finish. Good stuff.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Mar 2025
at 06:06
8/10
Tried
from Draft
on 24 Feb 2025
at 16:44