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Ghost Ship IPA

Capital Brewery
United States·White IPA
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A white IPA with bright grapefruit in both flavor and aroma, drawn from four different hops. The unfiltered ale is brewed with white wheat, coriander seeds and citrus peels, and it comes in at 4.6 % ABV and 55 IBU. The brewery's invitation: jump aboard the Ghost Ship, if you dare.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusycorianderhoppy
citrusy
coriander
hoppy
wheat
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with bright, pithy grapefruit and fresh citrus peel—both from the hop blend and the added citrus adjuncts.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ghost Ship IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden to straw yellow, with deliberate haze from suspended yeast and wheat protein giving the beer a soft, cloudy character. The head is white and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing as you drink. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated.

pale goldunfiltered, hazywhite foamfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, pithy grapefruit and fresh citrus peel—both from the hop blend and the added citrus adjuncts. Underneath, coriander seeds introduce a subtle spice note and herbal lift. Soft wheat malt rounds the background without weight, letting the aromatic hops dominate.

grapefruit, citruscoriander spicebright, herbaceous

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with grapefruit and orange pith flavors from the four-hop bill. Mid-palate carries white wheat character and a gentle coriander warmth, balancing the 55 IBU bitterness without harshness. The finish is clean and moderately bitter, with citrus zest lingering dryly.

citrus-forwardwhite wheat basemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length, dry finish with residual grapefruit pith and a light, peppery bite from the coriander. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, citrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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 White IPA

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What is a White 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.

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