Very dry and assertively bitter.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for IPA
◎ Appearance
Light golden in color with a subtle haze that catches the light. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine Schaumkleiden around the glass rim. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, giving the beer a lively, well-defined presence.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with assertive herbal and resinous hop character—Ahtanum and Chinook contribute pine and floral notes, while Centennial adds a crisp citrus element. Beneath the hop-forward profile, a subtle sweetness from the Maris Otter malt base emerges on closer inspection, grounding the composition without overshadowing the hops.
◐ Taste
The palate enters with a clean, malt-driven sweetness that quickly yields to pronounced bitterness as the hop character unfolds across the midpalate. Pine, citrus, and subtle floral notes dance alongside the bitterness, while the underlying malt provides balance and prevents the beer from becoming harsh. The finish remains crisp and dry, leaving a lingering hop bite.
◑ Finish
The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, with persistent piney and citrus hop notes fading gradually. A gentle malt sweetness lingers beneath, making for a refreshing, well-resolved conclusion.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of IPA
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 IPA
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 hoppy, bitter, floral character as IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other American IPAs in hopIQ