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Baird Beer Teikoku IPA

Baird Brewing Company
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🌍 Japan · Double IPA · One of 149 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Teikoku IPA is a bold and assertive Imperial IPA that showcases Japanese brewing precision with American hop aggression. This beer delivers a complex interplay of citrus, pine, and floral notes with a substantial malt backbone supporting its elevated alcohol content.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and very dry.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
piney
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baird Beer Teikoku IPA

◎ Appearance

Teikoku IPA presents a brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a light golden tone characteristic of the 8 SRM specification. The beer displays a thick, creamy white head that exhibits strong retention, with fine carbonation visible throughout the glass.

golden amberbrilliant claritythick white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive American hop character, delivering prominent pine resin and citrus notes layered with subtle floral undertones. A refined malt backbone provides gentle caramel sweetness that balances the aggressive hop aromatics without overwhelming the senses.

pine resincitrus-forwardfloral notesbalanced malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold hop bitterness and citrus notes, evolving into a complex mid-palate where pine resin and tropical fruit character develop. A substantial malt foundation supports the 8.5% ABV, delivering full-bodied structure with lingering bitter complexity and dry, resinous characteristics throughout.

hoppycitrus and pinefull-bodiedlingering bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is persistently dry with pronounced resinous notes and lingering hop bitterness that extends well beyond the swallow. Subtle alcohol warmth emerges in the aftertaste, leaving a clean, mineral quality that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering bitternesswarm aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Baird Beer Teikoku IPA

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

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Baird Beer Teikoku IPA

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double 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 Double IPA

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

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