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Alphabet IPA

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyclean
tropical
hoppy
clean
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit—layered over bright citrus peel and a resinous hop presence.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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