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Alaskan Husky IPA

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A SMaSH IPA showcasing Mosaic hops over premium Pilsen malt. Brilliant clarity, medium golden colour, tropical and stone fruit flavours with aromas of tangerine and papaya. Named after Alaska's iconic sled dog.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus 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
tropicalpeachfruity
tropical
peach
fruity
hoppy
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and tropical fruit notes—tangerine and papaya dominate, supported by ripe peach undertones.
also:citrusy,floral,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alaskan Husky IPA

◎ Appearance

Brilliant clarity with a medium golden hue that catches light with translucent warmth. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation appears lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

brilliant claritymedium goldenfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and tropical fruit notes—tangerine and papaya dominate, supported by ripe peach undertones. Behind the bright hop expression sits a clean, subtle malt foundation that grounds the aromatic profile without demanding attention. Floral and citrus accents weave throughout, creating an inviting and balanced bouquet.

tangerinepapayastone fruitfloral citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, fruity entry that delivers tropical and peach flavors in the foreground, balanced by a clean, moderately dry malt sweetness. Mid-palate layers in orange and citrus notes alongside a building, measured bitterness that remains approachable rather than aggressive. The finish carries a light, clean dryness with a subtle boozy warmth at 7% ABV.

tropical peachcitrus-forwardclean maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately long, with fruity and hoppy notes gradually receding into a dry, slightly warm aftertaste. No harsh edges or lingering astringency—just a refreshing, dry conclusion that invites another sip.

dry finishfruity fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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

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