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BDX IPA

Bordeaux Beer Factory
France·American IPA·Rank 21 of 23 · The Best French IPAs
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The flagship IPA of Bordeaux Beer Factory — bold American hops, a smooth bitterness with fruit flavors including pear, and a slight hint of caramel. Brewed in the Craft Beer tradition that Paul and Nicolas fell in love with after their wine studies. The beer that put BBF on Bordeaux's craft beer map.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
peach
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with classic American hop character—bright citrus notes blend seamlessly with stone fruit aromatics, particularly pear.
also:malty
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BDX IPA

◎ Appearance

BDX IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. A dense white head forms on the pour and maintains good lacing throughout the glass, indicating proper conditioning and fresh ingredients.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic American hop character—bright citrus notes blend seamlessly with stone fruit aromatics, particularly pear. A subtle caramel undertone emerges beneath the hop-forward profile, suggesting balanced malt support without dominating the sensory profile.

citrus-forwardstone fruithop-driven

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and fruity, with pear and peach notes immediately apparent. Mid-palate develops a smooth, measured bitterness (60 IBU) that never becomes harsh; it's balanced by a light caramel sweetness and malty foundation. The finish carries both hop bitterness and subtle stone fruit into the aftertaste.

balanced bitternessfruity mid-palatesmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness that gradually fades into a clean, dry aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains—only a pleasant memory of fruit and restrained caramel.

clean dry finishrefreshing
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
73
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 fruity, hoppy, citrusy character as BDX IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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