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Amazing Brewing Seoul IPA

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Amazing Brewing's flagship IPA — Citra and Mosaic hops with tropical fruit, citrus and a clean bitter finish. Seoul IPA is Korea's most internationally acclaimed craft IPA and the beer that put Amazing Brewing on the global craft map.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
tropicalhoppyclean
tropical
hoppy
clean
fruity
citrusy
floral
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes from the Citra and Mosaic hop blend, with pronounced grapefruit and pineapple aromatics.
also:herbal,piney
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Amazing Brewing Seoul IPA

◎ Appearance

Seoul IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident from consistent bubble streams. The beer develops a substantial white head with impressive retention, indicating proper conditioning and a well-balanced grain bill.

bright goldenclearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes from the Citra and Mosaic hop blend, with pronounced grapefruit and pineapple aromatics. Pine and herbal undertones provide complexity, while floral elements add elegance without overwhelming the bouquet.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitpinefloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and juicy tropical flavors that immediately engage the senses, with the Mosaic hops contributing stone fruit and subtle herbal notes. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance between hop character and malt sweetness, building toward a crisp, well-defined bitterness that doesn't overshadow the fruit-forward profile.

citrus-drivenjuicybalancedhoppy bitter finish

◑ Finish

Seoul IPA concludes with a clean, crisp finish that showcases the beer's exceptional drinkability and hop refinement. The lingering bitterness is pleasant and refined, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

cleancrisprefined bitterness
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, clean character as Amazing Brewing Seoul IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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