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Alphabet IPA

Alphabet Brewing Company
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

Alphabet's hop-forward IPA — tropical and citrusy with clean bitterness. Available at the Manchester taproom alongside rotating specials and collaborations.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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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 grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Alphabet IPA

Appearance

Golden amber body with bright clarity and a fine white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, supporting steady head retention throughout the pour.

golden amberbright, clearfine white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit—layered over bright citrus peel and a resinous hop presence. Subtle background notes of pale malz provide a clean, understated foundation without dominating the hop character.

tropical fruitcitrus peelresinous hopspale malz backbone

Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with tropical and citrus flavors taking center stage on the mid-palate. Hop bitterness builds progressively without harshness, balancing the slight fruity sweetness and finishing with a dry, assertive bite that lingers.

tropical, citrus-forwardclean entryprogressive bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is refreshing and linear, with hop bitterness holding firm through the aftertaste. No lingering sweetness—just a clean, pleasantly dry conclusion that invites another sip.

refreshing, drypersistent bitterness
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Alphabet 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 Alphabet 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, clean character as Alphabet IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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