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Breakside IPA

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Breakside's award-winning core IPA — won the national top prize in the IPA category at the Great American Beer Festival in 2014. Citrusy, resinous, well-balanced bitterness over a clean malt base.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
World Beer Cup 2025
American-Style India Pale Ale
Bronze · 2025
Great American Beer Festival 2025
★Bronze — World Beer Cup 2025 (American-Style India Pale Ale)
★Bronze — Great American Beer Festival 2025
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
piney
malty
Aroma
Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct grapefruit and orange character layered over resinous hop intensity.
also:fruity,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Breakside IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, clean presentation. A dense white head forms with good retention and leaves distinct lacing on the glass as it recedes. Vibrant carbonation carries the beer with fine, persistent bubbles.

pale goldencrystal cleardense white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct grapefruit and orange character layered over resinous hop intensity. A clean, herbaceous backbone emerges beneath, supported by subtle malt sweetness that does not interfere with the hop expression. The overall profile is inviting and crisp without any harsh or vegetal undertones.

citrus forwardresinousherbal hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate citrus and pine from premium hops, followed by a firm, measured bitterness that integrates well with a clean malt foundation. Mid-palate shows balance between the hop bite and light sweetness, avoiding muddiness. The finish remains dry and hop-driven, with piney resin lingering pleasantly without becoming harsh.

citrus and pinewell-balanced bitternessclean dry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering hop bitterness and resinous notes that gradually fade. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, never cloying, with no astringency.

medium finishhop-forward aftertaste
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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