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21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA

21st Amendment Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

A bold West Coast IPA named after New Hampshire's state motto. Resinous, citrusy and dry with a firm bitter backbone. One of the first premium craft IPAs widely distributed in cans — helped change the perception of canned craft beer.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
resinous
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA

Appearance

Pours a bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a white, billowing head that persists throughout the glass. The carbonation is lively and visible, creating an inviting visual presentation that exemplifies well-crafted American IPA aesthetics.

golden amberwhite headcleareffervescent

Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive citrus and pine notes characteristic of West Coast hops, with bright grapefruit peel aromatics and a subtle floral undertone. Clean and crisp on the nose with minimal yeast character, allowing the hop profile to take center stage.

citruspine resingrapefruitfloral

Taste

The palate opens with balanced malt sweetness and grain backbone before the resinous hop bitterness takes hold mid-palate. Citrus flavors persist throughout with a pronounced dryness, and the 70 IBU bitter charge builds to a firm, satisfying bitterness without being overpowering on the tongue.

hoppycitrusyresinousdry bitter

Finish

Clean and crisp finish with lingering pine and citrus notes that fade to a pleasant dry aftertaste. The bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving no harsh or metallic character behind.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as 21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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