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Sunny Side

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Golden American IPA with a creamy, lasting white head. The aroma is fresh and assertive: grapefruit and pine needles stand out, joined by a touch of tropical fruit. On the palate a faint biscuit note comes first, then grapefruit and tropical fruit alternate. A blend of hops is used for dry hopping; the beer is top-fermented, unfiltered and unpasteurised.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
citrusyhoppypiney
citrusy
hoppy
piney
tropical
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose is fresh and assertive, led by vibrant grapefruit and grassy pine needle character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunny Side

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity. A creamy, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass throughout the pour, leaving fine lacing on each sip. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's lively, inviting presence.

bright goldencreamy white headclean clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is fresh and assertive, led by vibrant grapefruit and grassy pine needle character. Tropical fruit notes—pineapple and passionfruit—emerge beneath, adding complexity without overwhelming. The unfiltered, unpasteurised nature preserves a clean, aromatic expression typical of quality dry-hopped American IPA.

grapefruit citruspine needlestropical fruitfresh and assertive

◐ Taste

Entry presents a subtle, lightly toasted biscuit sweetness from the Malz base. The mid-palate pivots cleanly to grapefruit and tropical fruit, where the interplay of hop bitterness and fruit character keeps the palate engaged. The 60 IBU bitterness is firm but balanced, not harsh, finishing dry and clean.

biscuit maltgrapefruittropical fruitbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the citrus and pine hop character fading gradually into a clean, slightly astringent aftertaste. No harsh edges remain; the overall impression is refreshing and crisp.

dry finishlingering citrusclean aftertaste
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
80
Appearance
83
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 citrusy, hoppy, piney character as Sunny Side will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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