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8 Wired Hopwired IPA

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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.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
clean
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive New Zealand hop character: prominent passionfruit and white grape notes intermingle with bright citrus zest and subtle pine resin undertones.
also:piney
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 8 Wired Hopwired IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout. A dense, persistent white head forms readily and clings to the glass with firm lacing as you drink down. The beer presents a vibrant, well-defined visual character typical of the American IPA style.

golden-ambercleardense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive New Zealand hop character: prominent passionfruit and white grape notes intermingle with bright citrus zest and subtle pine resin undertones. A clean malt base provides gentle support without adding sweetness or richness. The overall impression is refreshing and varietal, showcasing the distinctive expression of Nelson Sauvin and Pacific Jade hops.

passionfruitwhite grapecitrus zestpine resinclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and immediately hoppy, with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit flavors taking center stage. The mid-palate builds a clean, resinous bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than harshly, while maintaining those signature stone fruit and white wine-like character notes. The 7.3% ABV remains well-hidden beneath the hop intensity, delivering a well-balanced, dry finish without excess alcohol warmth.

hoppycitrus-forwardtropical fruitresinousdry

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately lingering, with residual hop bitterness and subtle passionfruit notes persisting on the palate. The beer fades cleanly without astringency or heavy aftertaste, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for another sip.

crisp finishmoderate lengthlingering bitterness
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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 8 Wired Hopwired IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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