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Big Mountain IPA

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The flagship and founding beer of Big Mountain Brewing Co. — juicy, tropical, and filled with Simcoe and Centennial hops. The IPA that launched Chamonix's craft beer scene and turned mountain guides into craft beer lovers. 4,391+ Untappd ratings at 3.62. Brewed with clear Alpine mountain water.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
piney
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit dominate—layered with bright citrus zest from the Simcoe and Centennial hops.
also:mineral,clean
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Mountain IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that leave distinct lacing down the glass. Carbonation is crisp and lively, maintaining good foam retention throughout the drink.

pale goldencrystal cleartight headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit dominate—layered with bright citrus zest from the Simcoe and Centennial hops. A subtle piney undertone emerges beneath, accompanied by a clean, mineral character that reflects the Alpine water used in brewing.

tropical fruitcitrus zestpine resinmineral water

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and juicy, with tropical fruit flavors immediately apparent. The mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness with grassy and piney hop character, while the mineral foundation keeps the beer clean and refreshing. The finish is dry and hoppy without harshness, with citrus notes lingering.

juicy tropicalbalanced bitternessherbal hopdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, with citrus and pine fading gradually into a dry, mineral impression. No lingering sweetness or cloying residue—the finish encourages another sip.

drycitrus fadecrisp
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
77
Finish
74
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, fruity character as Big Mountain IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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