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7 Bridges Dragon IPA

7 Bridges Brewing
Vietnam·American IPA
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7 Bridges' bold IPA — named after Da Nang's famous Dragon Bridge, which breathes real fire on weekends. Citrus and tropical hop character with a firm bitter finish. Dragon IPA is Da Nang craft at its most ambitious: a beer as dramatic as the bridge that inspired it.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes—grapefruit, orange zest, and pineapple—layered with fresh pine resin and herbal hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 7 Bridges Dragon IPA

◎ Appearance

Dragon IPA presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a light, crisp white head that dissipates moderately. The beer displays lively carbonation that maintains a clean, inviting visual presentation typical of well-crafted American IPAs.

pale goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes—grapefruit, orange zest, and pineapple—layered with fresh pine resin and herbal hop character. A subtle floral undertone complements the fruity profile, with clean malt support providing foundation without dominating the aromatic experience.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitpine resinfloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with prominent citrus and tropical hop flavors that develop into a firm, assertive bitter finish characteristic of the style. The malt backbone provides pleasant sweetness and body to balance the 58 IBUs, while resinous pine notes persist throughout without becoming harsh or astringent.

citrus-drivenhoppy bitebalancedresinous

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering bitterness and pine character that fades gracefully. A crisp, refreshing aftertaste invites another sip while maintaining the beer's ambitious hop-forward profile.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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

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, fruity character as 7 Bridges Dragon IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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