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Spencer India Pale Ale is an American IPA from Spencer Brewery, a Trappist monastery in Massachusetts. This is a remarkable beer: the world's first Trappist IPA, blending monastic brewing tradition with American hop-forward character. At 7.2% ABV, it pours golden-orange with a distinctive appearance. The flavour is bold and assertive, with pronounced hop bitterness balanced by fruity esters—notably pear and green apple—and a touch of peppery spice. Medium-bodied and unfiltered, the beer finishes dry and crisp, remaining surprisingly quenching despite its intensity. Spencer India Pale Ale demonstrates that Trappist brewers are willing to venture beyond their traditional Belgian abbey ales into contemporary American styles.