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🌍 France · American IPA · One of 373 American IPAs in hopIQ

BAPBAP's flagship IPA — aromatic with Magnum, Summit, and Sorachi Ace hops for a caramel-auburn beer with expressive hop character. The Sorachi Ace adds a distinctive lemon-dill note that makes this IPA unmistakably Parisian in character.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
herbal
piney
Malt character
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BAPBAP IPA

Appearance

BAPBAP IPA presents a caramel-auburn hue with bright clarity and good light transmission. A dense, creamy head forms readily and maintains firm retention, laying persistent lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

caramel-auburncleardense headgood lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes from the Sorachi Ace hop, accompanied by a distinctive lemon-dill character that signals the beer's expressive aromatic profile. Herbal and piney undertones emerge from Magnum and Summit, supported by subtle caramel malt sweetness in the background. The overall impression is crisp and herbaceous, with no harsh solvent notes.

lemon-dillherbalpiney citruscaramel backdrop

Taste

The palate opens with assertive hoppy bitterness balanced by the caramel malt sweetness, creating a measured entry that is neither aggressive nor muted. Mid-palate development brings forward piney and herbal dimensions alongside the lemon-dill signature, with a clean, dry character throughout. The 60 IBU baseline provides sufficient bite without dominating the nuanced hop expression.

balanced bitternessherbal-pineyclean palatedry finish

Finish

The finish transitions to a lingering bitter-herbal aftertaste with persistent lemon notes that fade gradually over several seconds. A crisp, refreshing quality remains, inviting further sips without any astringency or cloying sweetness.

herbal-bitter faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of BAPBAP 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 BAPBAP IPA

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

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