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Bira 91 IPA

Bira 91
India·American IPA
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Bira's most ambitious beer — a bold American IPA with tropical and citrus hop character over a firm bitter backbone. IPA is Bira 91 for India's growing craft enthusiast community: proof that the subcontinent's brewing scene has fully arrived.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
Tropical and citrus hop character dominates the nose, with prominent notes of orange and stone fruit.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bira 91 IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and moderate carbonation. The head forms quickly and persists with good lacing retention around the glass.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Tropical and citrus hop character dominates the nose, with prominent notes of orange and stone fruit. A clean, herbaceous backdrop supports the Edelhopfen profile without prominent malt presence.

tropical hopsorange zestherbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with direct tropical and citrus hop intensity, leading into a firm, well-defined bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. Underlying malt provides a dry, clean foundation without sweetness, allowing the bitter backbone to remain prominent through the finish.

hoppy bitecitrus-forwarddry malt basebitter finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with hop bitterness and citrus notes extending into a dry, refreshing aftertaste.

dry aftertastelingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 hoppy, bitter, tropical character as Bira 91 IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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