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Blind Pig IPA

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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
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
piney
malty
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.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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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.

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