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BrewDog Dead Pony Club

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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 389 American IPAs in hopIQ

Dead Pony Club is a session IPA crafted by BrewDog that delivers bold hop character without high alcohol content. It combines citrus and pine notes with a clean, crisp finish perfect for extended enjoyment.

ABV
5.2%
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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
piney
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BrewDog Dead Pony Club

◎ Appearance

Dead Pony Club displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that persists well. The beer shows vibrant carbonation with steady bubbles rising through the glass, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of well-crafted session IPAs.

goldenbrightwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive pine and resinous hop character with prominent citrus notes, particularly grapefruit. A subtle floral undertone complements the hop-forward profile, while clean malt provides a light, balancing sweetness without any alcohol burn.

pineycitrusresinousfloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold citrus and pine flavors that immediately assert the IPA character despite the modest 5.2% ABV. Mid-palate develops a medium body with crisp, dry malt backbone supporting a persistent hoppy bitterness that reaches 60 IBUs without becoming harsh or overwhelming.

bittercrisphoppycitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is exceptionally clean and dry with lingering pine and grapefruit notes that fade gradually. The hoppy aftertaste persists long enough to satisfy without overwhelming, making this ideal for extended consumption.

cleandrylingering bitterness
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of BrewDog Dead Pony Club

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 BrewDog Dead Pony Club

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 crisp, hoppy, clean character as BrewDog Dead Pony Club will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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