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Alaskan Icy Bay IPA

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A blend of Cascade, Bravo, Calypso, Summit and Apollo hops over premium two-row pale and specialty malts. Bold, briskly bitter and citrus-hoppy. Named after the remote Yakutat coastline where cold-water surfers ride waves at freezing temperatures.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
★undefined — Australian International Beer Awards (Class 3 - Ale Packaged (India Pale Ale))
★undefined — Australian International Beer Awards (Class 03 - Ale Packaged (India Pale Ale))
★undefined — Australian International Beer Awards (Pale Ale – American Style Packaged)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyorange
hoppy
citrusy
orange
piney
toasty
malty
Aroma
Vibrant citrus character dominates, with distinct orange and grapefruit notes from the Cascade and Calypso hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alaskan Icy Bay IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A substantial white head forms on the pour with good retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclearcrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Vibrant citrus character dominates, with distinct orange and grapefruit notes from the Cascade and Calypso hops. Supporting layers of pine and a subtle toasted grain backdrop round out a brisk, inviting nose with no rough edges.

bright citrusorange zestpineytoasted grain

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and hoppy, with immediate citrus and bitter qualities that develop across the mid-palate. The blend of five noble hops builds a layered bitterness that remains bold without harshness, balanced by a dry, crisp malt base that prevents any sweetness from lingering.

bold bitternesscitrus-forwarddry finishwell-integrated

◑ Finish

Dry and refreshing with a lingering bitter bite that gradually fades. The aftertaste carries orange notes and piney resin for several moments.

drycitrus fadelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
74
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.

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