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Bosque Bosque IPA

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United States·American IPA
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New Mexico's most-consumed craft IPA. Citrus and tropical fruit from American hops, balanced malt and a clean bitter finish. Named for the brewery — the IPA that put Bosque on New Mexico's craft map and kept them there.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
malty
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus and tropical fruit aromatics characteristic of premium American hop varieties.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bosque Bosque IPA

◎ Appearance

Bosque IPA presents a bright, pale golden color with excellent clarity and vibrant luminosity. The beer displays a crisp white head with good retention, topped by fine carbonation that creates an inviting, lively presentation in the glass.

pale goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus and tropical fruit aromatics characteristic of premium American hop varieties. Pine and floral notes provide herbal complexity, while the clean malt base offers subtle support without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

citrustropical fruitpinefloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and grapefruit flavors that are immediately engaging and refreshing. Mid-palate reveals pleasant tropical fruit notes and medium body, leading into a well-integrated bitterness that builds without becoming harsh or astringent.

hoppycitrusgrapefruitbalanced bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully rather than overstaying its welcome. The crisp aftertaste leaves a refreshing impression that invites another sip.

cleandrycrisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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, citrusy, tropical character as Bosque Bosque IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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