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Blind Pig IPA

Russian River Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

Russian River's everyday IPA — the beer Vinnie brewed before Pliny. Dry-hopped with whole-cone hops for vivid citrus and pine aroma, firm bitterness and a clean dry finish. More accessible than Pliny but no less carefully brewed.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blind Pig IPA

Appearance

Blind Pig presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. A white, modestly-sized head forms and dissipates at a moderate pace, leaving light lacing on the glass. The bright appearance invites immediate engagement.

goldenbrilliant claritywhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and pine from whole-cone hop additions, with prominent grapefruit and resinous notes that leap from the glass. Subtle floral undertones and herbal complexity round out the aromatic profile. There's an underlying freshness that speaks to careful dry-hopping technique.

citrus-forwardpine resingrapefruitfloral-herbal

Taste

The palate enters with immediate hoppy character and assertive bitterness that defines the mid-palate experience. Citrus and pine flavors persist throughout, balanced by a clean malt backbone that prevents harshness. The medium body provides structure without heaviness, allowing hop expression to shine.

bold bitternesscitrus-pine blendcrisp palateclean malt

Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry and remarkably clean, with lingering pine and herbal bitterness that fades gracefully. No cloying sweetness remains—just a satisfying, dry aftertaste.

dry finishcleanlingering bitterness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
88
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blind Pig IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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 Blind Pig 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, citrusy, clean character as Blind Pig IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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