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AleSmith IPA

AleSmith Brewing Company
United States·American IPA
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AleSmith's flagship IPA — a quintessential San Diego West Coast IPA. Resinous pine and citrus hop character, firm bitterness and a clean caramel malt backbone. Dry and assertive. Multiple GABF and World Beer Cup medals.

ABV
7.25%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
hoppyresinousclean
hoppy
resinous
clean
piney
caramel
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive resinous pine and bright citrus notes, with grapefruit forward and herbal floral undertones.
also:malty,orange
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for AleSmith IPA

◎ Appearance

AleSmith IPA presents a bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, white head that persists throughout the drinking experience. Fine carbonation creates an inviting visual presentation characteristic of a well-crafted West Coast IPA.

golden amberclearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive resinous pine and bright citrus notes, with grapefruit forward and herbal floral undertones. A clean malt backbone subtly supports the hop-driven aromatic profile without any yeast or adjunct distractions.

resinous pinecitrusgrapefruitfloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and pine hop flavors, followed by a firm, well-integrated bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. A clean caramel malt foundation provides body and balance, maintaining a crisp, dry character throughout without any cloying sweetness.

citrus-forwardresinousassertive bitternessdry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering pine and grapefruit notes that gradually fade. The aftertaste remains crisp and bitter, characteristic of a properly attenuated West Coast IPA with no residual sweetness.

cleandrylingering bitterness
89
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
90
Appearance
87
Finish
88
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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, bitter, resinous character as AleSmith IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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