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Almasty IPA

Almasty Brewing Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

Almasty Brewing in Newcastle upon Tyne runs no fixed core range — the tap list rotates constantly, and the house style has settled on modern hazy, dry-hop-heavy pales and IPAs. This one sits squarely in that lane: unfiltered, tropical-forward with mango and passionfruit, Mosaic pushed to the front, sometimes with a dankier tropical edge underneath. Juicy on the palate, low bitterness for the hop load. One of the North East's most exciting craft producers — and a good introduction to why.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Almasty IPA

Appearance

Hazy golden-yellow with a soft, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The cloudiness from the unfiltered nature is intentional and characteristic, creating a opaque, inviting appearance. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout.

hazy goldenpersistent headunfiltered

Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit — mango and passionfruit dominate, layered with gentle citrus notes. Mosaic hops deliver their signature character with a subtle dank undertone that adds complexity without overshadowing the fruit-forward profile. The overall impression is juicy and aromatic rather than assertively herbal.

mango, passionfruitMosaic hopstropical, citrusy

Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy with the tropical fruitiness immediately evident on the palate. The mid-palate remains full and rounded, with the dry-hop additions providing flavor rather than harsh bitterness — the 60 IBU sits lightly for an IPA of this character. Finish is clean and refreshing, allowing the fruit notes to linger without astringency.

juicy entrylow bitternessdry-hopped

Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, with the tropical fruitiness fading gracefully into a subtle herbal memory. A light, refreshing aftertaste leaves no lingering harshness or oxidation.

clean, refreshingfruit-driven
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Almasty IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Almasty IPA

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 tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Almasty IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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