Very dry and assertively bitter.
A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Cannonball IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Cannonball IPA
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, 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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