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American IPA

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Holy Mountain's straight-ahead West Coast IPA — clean malt base, classic American hop bitterness. A rare appearance of a style they're known for largely skipping, done with characteristic precision.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with classic West Coast American hop character—bright citrus and orange zest dominate without any harsh resinous edge.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for American IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and a thin, persistent white head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, contributing to a clean, appetizing presentation that speaks to the brewery's technical precision.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic West Coast American hop character—bright citrus and orange zest dominate without any harsh resinous edge. Underneath lies a soft, neutral malt base that does not intrude, allowing the hop aromatics to remain the focal point.

citrus zestorange peelclean maltrestrained

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with a balanced malt sweetness that grounds the beer without heaviness. The mid-palate emphasizes hop bitterness and citrus flavor in equal measure, finishing with a dry, measured bitterness that feels proportionate rather than aggressive.

balancedcitrus-forwardstructured bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and relatively short, fading to a gentle bitter impression and a lingering sense of citrus. No harsh alcohol or oxidative notes linger.

clean fademeasured bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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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 hoppy, clean, citrusy character as American IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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