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Ananda

Wiseacre Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · India Pale Ale · One of 1 India Pale Ales 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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hoppy
87%
citrus
75%
crisp
63%
bitter
63%
pine
50%
medium-bodied
50%
clean finish
50%
dry
38%
tropical
38%
grapefruit
38%
clean
25%
fruity
25%
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About India Pale Ale

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What is a India Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ananda

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

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.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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