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Red Giant IPA

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A red IPA built on a rich blend of light and dark caramel malts and a full dose of American hops, finishing with dry-hop character and toffee flavors. The name winks at the sun, which turns into a red giant in about 5 billion years; this beer got there first. Draft only, 6.8 % and 53 IBU. Poured at the brewpub in Waimea.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter53 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
★undefined — U.S. Open Beer Championship (American Amber / Red)
★undefined — U.S. Open Beer Championship (American Amber / Red)
★undefined — U.S. Open Beer Championship (American Amber / Red)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelhoppymalty
caramel
hoppy
malty
resinous
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel and toffee sweetness from the layered malt bill, then unfolds into resinous and citrusy American hop character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Giant IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red, bright and translucent. A substantial off-white head forms and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and steady.

copper-red, brightpersistent head lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel and toffee sweetness from the layered malt bill, then unfolds into resinous and citrusy American hop character. A subtle dryness emerges underneath, keeping the aromatics from becoming cloying.

caramel, toffeeresinous hop oilcitrus peel, dry

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with rich caramel and soft toffee notes. The mid-palate sustains that sweetness while American hops bring a resinous, lightly bitter finish. Bitterness is restrained but present, balancing the malt without dominating.

caramel sweetnessresinous, hoppydry, balanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium length, dry, and clean. Lingering toffee and mild hop bitterness fade gracefully into a slightly resinous aftertaste.

dry finishtoffee, resin fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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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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