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Cannonball IPA

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One of England's definitive IPAs. Simcoe, Centennial and Citra hops deliver intense grapefruit, pine resin and mango with a full-bodied, unapologetically bitter finish.

ABV
7.4%
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
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
tropical
piney
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive hop character from Simcoe, Centennial, and Citra varieties, delivering prominent grapefruit and tropical fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cannonball IPA

◎ Appearance

Cannonball presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a light SRM characteristic of American-style IPAs. A dense, white head forms with good retention, while crisp carbonation creates a visually appetizing presentation.

bright goldencleardense white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive hop character from Simcoe, Centennial, and Citra varieties, delivering prominent grapefruit and tropical fruit notes. Pine resin and mango aromas create layers of complexity, with a clean malt backbone supporting the aromatic profile without distracting sweetness.

grapefruitpine resintropical mangoassertive hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold citrus flavors and immediate bitterness that defines the mid-palate experience. The full body carries intense hop character—grapefruit, pine, and resin notes persist alongside subtle mango sweetness, building to an unapologetic bitter finish.

citrus-forwardintensely hoppyfull-bodiedresinous pine

◑ Finish

The finish is assertively dry with lingering hop bitterness and pine resin character. A clean aftertaste confirms the beer's no-nonsense approach to the IPA style.

drylingering bitternessclean
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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About American IPA

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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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Cannonball IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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