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ABC IPA

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Asunción's boldest beer — Cascade and Centennial hops with citrus and pine over a firm bitter backbone. ABC IPA proved that Paraguayans wanted hop-forward craft beer: the pint that started a conversation in one of South America's most traditional beer markets.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent Cascade and Centennial hop character—bright citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit blend seamlessly with earthy pine resin.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for ABC IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is crisp and visible, creating steady streams of fine bubbles that sustain the foam throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencleardense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent Cascade and Centennial hop character—bright citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit blend seamlessly with earthy pine resin. A clean malt foundation sits quietly beneath, allowing the hop aromatics to dominate without any sharp or vegetal edges. The overall impression is fresh, inviting, and distinctly hop-forward.

Cascade, Centennial hopscitrus, pineclean maltherbaceous

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors building immediately on the palate. The mid-palate presents a firm, resinous bitterness supported by subtle malt sweetness that grounds the composition without overwhelming it. Bitterness holds steady through the finish, dry and persistent, with pine notes lingering alongside fading citrus notes.

citrus-forwardfirm bitternessdryresinous pine

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and sustained, with lingering bitterness and pine character that gradually fade over several minutes. No harsh or unpleasant aftertaste emerges; the beer leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

bitter, long-lastingclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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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, piney character as ABC IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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