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Hydra

Archea Brewery
Italy·American IPA
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Archea's flagship IPA — the most popular craft beer in Florence, named after the mythological multi-headed water serpent. Hop-forward with bright citrus and tropical character, brewed and served on tap at the Via dei Serragli brewpub in the heart of the Oltrarno. A vivid, assertive IPA with clean bitterness and a dry finish — Florence's definitive craft beer for over a decade.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical hop character—grapefruit zest, orange pith, and stone fruit notes lead the profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hydra

◎ Appearance

Hydra presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. A dense white head forms quickly and maintains even lacing down the glass, characteristic of a well-executed American IPA.

bright goldencrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical hop character—grapefruit zest, orange pith, and stone fruit notes lead the profile. A clean, mineral-forward backdrop allows the Edelhopfen character to shine without muddiness or yeast-derived esters.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitclean mineral

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and crisp, with immediate citrus impact that transitions into tropical stone fruit through the mid-palate. Bitterness arrives cleanly at 60 IBU, assertive but not harsh, finishing bone-dry with no residual sweetness.

hop-assertiveclean bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

A quick, refreshing finish with lingering citrus and a light mineral bite. No lingering astringency—the aftertaste remains clean and inviting.

crisp departurecitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
86
Finish
80
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

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

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