Beer Alternatives
hopIQ found 10 beers with the same hoppy and citrusy character as Cape May IPA. The flagship that started it all — the first keg hand-delivered to a local beach bar in 2011. Apollo, Simcoe, Amarillo, and Centennial give dank citrus and pine over a clean malt backbone, finishing with a firm, dry, lingering bitterness. Classic Cape May from can one. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Top 10 of 357 American IPAs·4 countries·best match 95%
Matched across 56 flavour tags
NoDa Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
Why it fits
✓ Same hoppy punch you already enjoy
✓ Citrusy character matches Cape May IPA
✓ Clean, piney, bitter profile carries over
Difference
→ Offers fruity and crisp notes absent in Cape May IPA
→ Less dry finish—softer, rounder mouthfeel
CRAK Brewery · Italy · American IPA
Same hop character and citrus notes, with more resinous
The Alchemist · United States · American IPA
Similar hop character and citrus notes; brings mineral
Breakside Brewery · United States · American IPA
Similar hop character and citrus notes; brings resinous
Printshop Beer Co. · United States · American IPA
Shares hop character and dryness, adds resinous
Monday Night Brewing · United States · American IPA
Shares hop character and dryness, adds resinous
Jackie O's Pub & Brewery · United States · Rye IPA
Same hop character and citrus notes, with more earthy
Heart of Darkness Brewery · Vietnam · American IPA
Similar hop character and pine notes; brings resinous
Fiddlehead Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Similar hop character and dryness; brings resinous
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