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Blood Orange IPA

Innis & Gunn
Scotland·American IPA
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Innis & Gunn brewed this with actual blood orange peel and Mosaic/Centennial hops, and the result is vibrant, juicy, almost tropical without tipping into cloying. 5.6% and crisp carbonation keep it nimble; the bittering lands firm but clean. A citrus IPA that tastes like it means it.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
juicy
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent blood orange peel and zesty citrus notes, complemented by tropical fruit esters from the Mosaic hops.
also:clean,piney
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blood Orange IPA

◎ Appearance

Presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a full, white head that persists well. The vibrant color hints at the blood orange character to follow, while effervescence is crisp and well-integrated throughout.

golden-amberclearpersistent headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent blood orange peel and zesty citrus notes, complemented by tropical fruit esters from the Mosaic hops. Subtle floral and herbal undertones from the Centennial hops provide complexity without overwhelming the bright fruit-forward character.

blood orangecitrus peeltropical fruitfloral

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and refreshingly crisp, with blood orange and bright citrus flavors dominating the palate. Mid-palate develops mild caramel maltiness that balances the hoppy character, leading to a moderate, clean bitterness that's assertive yet not harsh.

citrus-forwardjuicymoderately bitterbalanced

◑ Finish

Crisp, clean finish with lingering citrus notes and a dry, hoppy aftertaste. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing impression without excessive warmth from the modest 5.6% ABV.

cleandrycitrus lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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

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