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Hoperation IPA

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Hoperation IPA is a 4.2% IPA that brings together English and American hops for a powerful hop flavour and a dry finish. Oats and wheat in the grist provide a smooth, rounded base. Arkell's pours it on cask and draught and also fills it into bottles.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppywheatclean
hoppy
wheat
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with English and American hop varieties in balanced measure, offering citrus and subtle tropical fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoperation IPA

◎ Appearance

Hoperation IPA presents a clear, pale golden hue with bright transparency. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass walls with fine Schaumkleiden. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the session.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with English and American hop varieties in balanced measure, offering citrus and subtle tropical fruit notes. Beneath the hop character, toasted Malz provides a grounding sweetness without dominating. Wheat and oat adjuncts add a soft, grainy undertone that rounds the overall impression.

citrus-forwardtropical fruittoasted Malzgrainy

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and well-rounded, with oats and wheat delivering a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Hop bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate, expressing clean citrus and resinous qualities without harshness. The finish arrives crisp and decidedly dry, with lingering Edelhopfen character that resolves cleanly.

smooth entryhop-forwarddry finishclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and measured, with a gentle hop bitterness that fades gradually. No sweetness lingers; instead, a refreshing crispness persists on the palate.

dryhop-driven aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

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

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.

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

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About IPA

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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.

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