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21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA

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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
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
piney
clean
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.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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About American IPA

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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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