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Maharaja IPA

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Tangy, citrusy hops with a dank edge sit on an intense malt essence in this dark amber imperial IPA, backed by caramel and toffee malts. The name blends the Sanskrit mahat, "great", and rajan, "king". Columbus, Simcoe, Centennial and Chinook go into the hop bill, Idaho 7, Vic Secret and Simcoe into the dry hop, and the result weighs in at 10% ABV.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelcitrusyhoppy
caramel
citrusy
hoppy
malty
dank
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—layered over a pronounced dank, herbal character from the dry hop blend.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maharaja IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with a reddish undertone, displaying excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head with fine adhesion to the glass. The beer presents bright, active carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

deep amberpersistent headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—layered over a pronounced dank, herbal character from the dry hop blend. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics sits a substantial caramel and toffee foundation, with emerging alcohol warmth at the edges of the glass.

citrus, grapefruitdank, herbalcaramel sweetnessalcohol presence

◐ Taste

The palate opens with caramel and toffee malts that establish a rich, sweet entry, followed by assertive citrus and resinous hop bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. The 80 IBU are well-integrated, neither overshadowing the malt backbone nor dissolving into it; the 10% ABV provides weight and slight warming without harshness, while the dank edge persists as a lingering complexity.

balanced bitter-sweetresinous hopswarming alcoholfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with citrus and dank herbal notes extending into a moderate aftertaste. A gentle bittering warmth and subtle caramel echo round out the close.

dry finishpersistent citrusherbal fade
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
82
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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What is a Imperial 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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