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Red Hearted IPA

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Pine and fruit hop aromas are balanced around malty notes of caramel in this red IPA, at 8% ABV. The Hearted name links it to Two Hearted IPA, which Bell's named after fishing waters in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Bell's, founded in 1985 in Kalamazoo, brews the beers it distributes in nearby Comstock.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycaramelfruity
piney
caramel
fruity
malty
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with forward pine resin and woody hop character, layered with ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Hearted IPA

◎ Appearance

Red Hearted IPA displays a deep amber to light copper hue, translucent and bright under standard light. A modest cream-colored head forms quickly and recedes to a fine ring of lacing around the glass. Carbonation is moderate and steady, visible as a gentle stream of bubbles.

deep amberbright claritycream head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with forward pine resin and woody hop character, layered with ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes. Beneath the aromatic hops lies a warm caramel maltiness that grounds the profile without overwhelming it. A light herbal quality rounds out the bouquet, inviting further exploration.

piney, resinouscaramel maltstone fruitherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and malty, with caramel sweetness meeting assertive pine and herbal hop bitterness on the mid-palate. The 60 IBU bitterness is pronounced but well-integrated, neither sharp nor lingering excessively. Fruity esters add dimension through the swallow, with citrus undertones complementing the resinous hop backbone.

balanced bitternesscaramel sweetnesspiney finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, leaving residual hop bitterness and a faint mineral quality on the palate. Malt sweetness fades gracefully, allowing the pine and citrus notes to frame the aftertaste.

dry, bittermoderate length
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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 Red IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red 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 Red IPA

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