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Mega City

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The strongest of Bellfield's regular IPAs at 6.8 %, described by the brewery as an American IPA that balances a robust bitterness, 58 IBU, with a rich, fruity hop character. BRU-1 and Citra are used together and bring punchy floral aromas alongside classic citrus and tropical fruit, pineapple above all. Oats in the grist give the body some weight to carry the hops. It has been brewed since 2022 and is poured at both of the brewery's bars.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter58 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
hoppytropicalfloral
hoppy
tropical
floral
fruity
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with punchy floral notes from BRU-1 and Citra hops, followed by pronounced citrus and tropical fruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mega City

◎ Appearance

Mega City presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a full, persistent white head that builds quickly on the pour. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles throughout. Head retention is strong, with good lacing clinging to the glass as you drink.

golden-ambercrisp head retentionbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with punchy floral notes from BRU-1 and Citra hops, followed by pronounced citrus and tropical fruit character. Pineapple dominates the fruity profile, layered with hints of orange zest and grapefruit. A subtle, grainy malt backbone supports the hop aromatics without overwhelming them.

floral, punchypineapple, citrustropical fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and fruit-forward, with the tropical character building immediately across the palate. The 58 IBU bitterness arrives mid-palate with authority, balancing the natural sweetness from oats in the grain bill without turning harsh or astringent. Body is medium-full, substantial enough to carry the aggressive hop load without feeling thin.

robust bitternessfruity mid-palatefull body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with citrus and floral hop notes persisting well into the aftertaste. Bitterness holds firm but does not dominate the final impression.

dry finishlong hoppy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
82
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

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