Firmly bitter and dry.
A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Red Nut
◎ Appearance
Deep amber transitioning into russet-red, holding a lively carbonation that builds a substantial head. The beer displays excellent clarity with vibrant light transmission through the body. Foam retention is firm, leaving deliberate lacing along the glass as the head settles.
◌ Aroma
Galaxy, Mosaic, and Citra hops project a bold resinous and piney character that dominates the nose, underscored by grapefruit zest and tropical stone fruit notes. Beneath this aromatic intensity lies a supporting caramel-malt sweetness that suggests toffee and toasted bread crust, grounding the hop-forward presentation without overwhelming it.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with pronounced bitterness and resinous hop character that commands the mid-palate, delivering sustained pine and citrus notes alongside tropical fruit complexity. Caramel malt sweetness enters as a counterpoint, contributing toffee depth and darker bread-crust flavors that anchor the aggressive hop load and prevent the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The interplay between bitter and sweet resolves into a dry, lingering finish.
◑ Finish
The finish extends long and notably drying, with resinous and bitter notes persisting well into the aftertaste. Residual caramel sweetness fades gradually, leaving a clean, hop-forward impression.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Red Nut
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Red Nut
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bitter, resinous, piney character as Red Nut will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.