Beer Alternatives
hopIQ found 10 beers with the same hoppy and citrusy character as Black Hills IPA. Black Hills IPA from Rapid City wears its geography in every sip — named for the ancient granite surrounding the Firehouse brewery, it pours deep gold with citrus and pine leading the charge, backed by a crisp, mineral bitterness (60 IBU) that mirrors the landscape itself. At 6.5%, it's assertive without being heavy, clean without being thin. Built for wide-open spaces. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Top 10 of 356 American IPAs·4 countries·best match 88%
Matched across 56 flavour tags
Night Shift Brewing · United States · American IPA
Similar hop character and citrus notes; brings sweet
Why it fits
✓ Same crisp, clean hop-forward profile you already enjoy
✓ Identical citrusy and piney character throughout
✓ Equally refreshing with balanced light body
Difference
→ Adds subtle sweetness and fruity notes for complexity
→ Removes the mineral backbone, creating a softer finish
The Alchemist · United States · American IPA
Same hop character and citrus notes, with more resinous
Breakside Brewery · United States · American IPA
Shares hop character and citrus notes, adds resinous
Cordobeer · Spain · American IPA
Same hop character and citrus notes, with more resinous
Devils Backbone Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Shares hop character and citrus notes, adds smooth-drinking
Collective Arts Brewing · Canada · American IPA
Similar hop character and citrus notes; brings resinous
Edge Brewing · Spain · American IPA
Same hop character and citrus notes, with more resinous
Crew Republic Brewery · Germany · American IPA
Similar hop character and citrus notes; brings smooth-drinking
Woodland Empire Ale Craft · United States · American IPA
Same hop character and citrus notes, with more resinous
49th State Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Shares hop character and citrus notes, adds refreshing
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