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90 Minute IPA

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The bigger, bolder sibling — 90 minutes of continuous hopping yields a massive, complex imperial IPA with layers of citrus, caramel malt, and resinous pine. Full-bodied and warming, fierce but balanced by rich malt. A masterclass in continuous hopping.

ABV
9.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
piney
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over a resinous pine backbone that speaks to the continuous hopping process.
also:orange
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 90 Minute IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold to light amber in the glass, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the walls. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, suggesting a beer built for complexity rather than aggression.

pale goldclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over a resinous pine backbone that speaks to the continuous hopping process. Underneath, subtle caramel malt warmth and a touch of herbal spice provide foundation without overshadowing the hop expression.

citrus zestresinous pineherbal spicecaramel malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bold citrus and piney hop bite, then transitions into a full-bodied middle where rich caramel malt and slight orange character balance the bitterness. The 80 IBU of bitterness builds gradually rather than striking harshly, creating a fierce yet harmonious interplay between hop and grain.

citrus biteresinousfull-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with a dry, lingering bitterness and a subtle alcohol warmth that underscores the 9% ABV without becoming harsh. A faint orange note persists in the aftertaste, inviting another sip.

dry finishwarminglingering bitterness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
90
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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 Imperial IPA

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What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

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