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Freckle Belly IPA

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Citrus, pine and fruit aromas come from fresh hops in this full-bodied India pale ale. A firm malt backbone carries a bold hop finish, the kind the brewery says everyone expects from an IPA. The description closes by calling on hop heads to belly up.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
fruity
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive citrus and pine notes from freshly used noble hops, supported by subtle stone fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freckle Belly IPA

◎ Appearance

Freckle Belly presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a full, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence that reflects the beer's vigorous character.

golden-amberbright claritystrong head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive citrus and pine notes from freshly used noble hops, supported by subtle stone fruit undertones. A firm malted backbone provides gentle caramel and grain structure without obscuring the dominant hop character.

citrus, pinefresh noble hopssubtle stone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with a solid grain foundation that grounds the bold hop profile. The mid-palate balances piney resin and bright citrus elements against a firm bitterness that builds steadily through the palate, characteristic of the American IPA tradition.

full-bodiedpine, citrusfirm bitternessmalty backbone

◑ Finish

The finish extends into a clean, lingering hop-driven aftertaste dominated by pine and gentle citrus zest. Bitterness persists without harshness, inviting another sip.

hoppy finishcleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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, full-bodied, piney character as Freckle Belly IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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