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Brew Free! Or Die Blood Orange IPA

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Fresh blood orange puree and citrusy dry hops give this 7.0% West Coast IPA its bright citrus profile. It follows the recipe of the original Brew Free! Or Die IPA, with 2-row pale, Munich and Caramalt under Centennial, Chinook, Cascade, Amarillo and Mosaic. Brewed with real blood oranges, it is one of the two beers 21st Amendment names as its fan favorites.

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
citrusyorangefruity
citrusy
orange
fruity
hoppy
resinous
piney
Aroma
Blood orange and citrus notes dominate the nose, bright and inviting.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brew Free! Or Die Blood Orange IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. A creamy white head forms on the pour with good initial retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass as it settles.

golden-amberwell-carbonatedfine head retention

◌ Aroma

Blood orange and citrus notes dominate the nose, bright and inviting. Floral and piney hop character emerges beneath the fruit, with subtle resinous undertones and a clean malt backbone that doesn't overpower the fresh citrus expression.

blood orange forwardcitrus-floral hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean with immediate citrus impact from both the blood orange and dry hop character. Mid-palate develops a balanced hop presence—Cascade and Amarillo contribute bright, zesty notes while Centennial adds subtle resin and a moderate bitterness that doesn't overwhelm. The finish is dry with lingering citrus and a gentle piney aftertaste.

crisp attackbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with fading citrus notes and a clean, resinous hop dryness. Aftertaste remains refreshing without any harsh edges.

medium durationhop-driven aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 West Coast IPA

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What is a West Coast 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 West Coast IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, orange, fruity character as Brew Free! Or Die Blood Orange IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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