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Sprocket

BentSpoke Brewing Co
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🌍 Australia · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

A seven percent IPA in the older, bitterness-forward mould rather than the hazy style. Mosaic, Amarillo and Galaxy bring raw tropical fruit to the nose, mango and passionfruit over a citrus edge, and the palate follows with the same fruit before a long, resinous bitterness takes over. Just enough malt sweetness sits underneath to keep the finish from turning harsh.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Trophy · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Best Traditional IPA
Trophy — Australian International Beer Awards (Best Traditional IPA)
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 finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Sprocket

Appearance

Sprocket presents a clear, pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation that rises in steady streams. The off-white head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing as the beer empties.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit dominate, supported by a sharp citrus edge from the Mosaic, Amarillo and Galaxy hop combination. Beneath the fruit sits a subtle resinous undercurrent that signals the beer's bittering character without overwhelming the brighter aromatics.

mango, passionfruitcitrus edgeresinous

Taste

The palate mirrors the aroma's tropical profile on entry, with distinct stone fruit and citrus notes moving across the tongue. The mid-palate develops a pronounced resinous, herbal bitterness that builds steadily, while a restrained malt sweetness threads underneath to anchor the structure and prevent harshness.

tropical fruitresinous bitternessbalanced malt

Finish

A long, lingering bitter finish dominated by the resinous hop character carries through the aftertaste. The malt foundation prevents the conclusion from turning astringent, leaving a clean, dry surface on the palate.

long bitter finishdryclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sprocket

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 Sprocket

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 resinous, tropical, fruity character as Sprocket will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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