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Ballarak IPA

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Ballarak's hop-forward IPA — brewed with Sicilian citrus alongside American hops for a Mediterranean twist on the American IPA. Crafted for pairing with bold flavours: from street food like pane e panelle to pasta con le sarde. Pale gold with tropical and citrusy aromas, an orange-peel note from local fruit, and a clean, moderately bitter finish that cuts through the richness of Sicilian cuisine.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
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
orange
mineral
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—particularly orange peel and Sicilian lemon—layered over tropical fruit character.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ballarak IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—particularly orange peel and Sicilian lemon—layered over tropical fruit character. American hop varieties provide a clean, grassy background that frames the Mediterranean citrus without overwhelming it. A subtle mineral undertone suggests the terroir of the brewing ingredients.

orange peeltropical citrusclean hopmineral background

◐ Taste

The palate arrives clean and crisp, with immediate citrus fruit flavors that echo the nose. Mid-palate reveals a balanced biterness—60 IBU delivered with restraint—that doesn't overwhelm the more delicate citrus and tropical elements. The 6% ABV keeps the body light and refreshing, allowing the hop character to shine without alcohol heat.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesslight bodyrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering bitter notes that fade gracefully into orange peel and a mineral dryness. The aftertaste cuts through richness, making this beer an ideal companion to bold, fatty foods.

dry finishorange persistencebitter edge
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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Food Pairing

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

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