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Aqua

Hop Butcher For The World
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🌍 United States · IPA · One of 16 IPAs in hopIQ

Aqua is a refreshing IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago craft operation known for pushing hop-forward boundaries. Poured into the glass, it presents a luminous pale golden hue with a fine, white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma dives straight into bright, wave-like notes of tropical citrus, fresh melon, and light stone fruit, underpinned by a clean, almost mineral quality that justifies the watery name. On the palate, the body is medium-light and supremely drinkable, balancing juicy hop character with a soft, restrained bitterness. The finish is crisp and clean, leaving a gentle citrus warmth that fades elegantly — a quintessentially approachable American IPA built for sustained session enjoyment.

ABV
6.5%
IBU
60
SRM
amber9
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
peach
60%
clean
60%
tropical
60%
crisp
60%
refreshing
60%
light
60%
mineral
30%
fruity
30%
bitter
30%
smooth
30%
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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, peach character as Aqua will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Aqua

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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