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Alley Hop Imperial IPA

Birra Bellazzi
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🌍 Italy · Imperial IPA · One of 6 Imperial IPAs in hopIQ

Bellazzi's maximal statement in hop brewing — an Imperial IPA dry-hopped to excess with a rotating selection of American and New World varieties. Deep gold with a dense white head; the nose is an assault of tropical fruit, fresh pine resin and citrus peel barely contained by the high alcohol. The palate is intensely bitter and complex with tropical hop oils, a warming alcohol base and enough malt sweetness to prevent the bitterness from becoming harsh. At 90 IBUs and 9.5%, the Alley Hop is not a subtle beer.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hoppy
100%
resinous
75%
bitter
75%
citrus
63%
full-bodied
55%
pine
50%
dry
50%
grapefruit
45%
alcohol warmth
38%
spicy hops
30%
hop bitterness
25%
tropical
25%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Alley Hop Imperial IPA

Serve at 10–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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