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Ananda

Wiseacre Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 386 American IPAs in hopIQ

Wiseacre's flagship IPA — named for the Sanskrit word for bliss. Aromatic and tropical, brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops for bright citrus and passionfruit. Dry-hopped for maximum aroma. The beer that put Wiseacre on the national craft map and a perennial Memphis favourite.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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

Very 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
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
floral
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ananda

Appearance

Ananda presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and vivid transparency. The head is dense and persistent, with fine bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence.

golden-ambercleardense headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright, fresh citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—layered with pronounced passionfruit and stone fruit aromatics from the Citra and Mosaic hop blend. A subtle floral undertone emerges with aeration, while the Malz backbone remains restrained, allowing the hop character to shine without obstruction.

citrus-forwardpassionfruitfloral undertonearomatic intensity

Taste

The palate opens with clean, juicy citrus and tropical fruit that immediately establish the beer's character. Mid-palate brings peach and stone fruit notes with a dry, crisp mouthfeel and moderate bittering that builds gradually without becoming harsh. The finish is refreshing and clean, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste.

citrus-driventropical fruitdry mouthfeelmoderate bitterness

Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with lingering hop bitterness that fades to a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains; the beer drinks light and quenching despite its 6.5% ABV.

dry finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ananda

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 Ananda

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, citrusy, peach character as Ananda will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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