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 Cape May IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves clean lacing down the glass. Bright carbonation visible throughout, maintaining a tightly woven foam collar that signals proper conditioning and freshness.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with assertive citrus and pine from Apollo, Simcoe, and Amarillo hops, underpinned by dank, earthy resinous notes. Beneath the hop intensity lies a clean, neutral malt character that provides foundation without competing, allowing the four-hop blend to lead entirely.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and well-defined, with bright citrus and piney hop bitterness establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The malt backbone remains restrained but present, offering just enough body to balance the assertive 60 IBU without sweetness, while the dryness builds steadily through the mid-palate.
◑ Finish
The finish is characteristically dry and lingering, with hop bitterness persisting well into the aftertaste. A clean, resinous dankness holds the palate without any residual sweetness or warming alcohol note.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Cape May 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 Cape May 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, clean character as Cape May IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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