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8 Wired Hopwired IPA

8 Wired Brewing
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🌍 New Zealand · American IPA · One of 342 American IPAs in hopIQ

New Zealand hops at their most expressive — Nelson Sauvin and Pacific Jade with intense passionfruit, white grape and citrus over a clean resinous backbone. Hopwired is the benchmark NZ IPA: everything that makes Southern Hemisphere hops special in one glass.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
clean
60%
fruity
60%
tropical
60%
piney
60%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
bitter
30%
boozy
30%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 8 Wired Hopwired 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.

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