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Central Waters HHG IPA

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Central Waters' Centennial IPA — aggressively hopped with Centennial throughout for citrus, pine and a firm bitter finish. HHG (Hop Heaven Gold) is Central Waters' most hop-forward beer and a Wisconsin craft staple.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
Aroma
The nose is dominated by aggressive Centennial hop character, delivering prominent citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and lemon—alongside earthy pine and herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Central Waters HHG IPA

◎ Appearance

Central Waters HHG IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The beer demonstrates lively carbonation with a steady stream of bubbles rising through the translucent body, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of well-crafted American IPAs.

goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by aggressive Centennial hop character, delivering prominent citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and lemon—alongside earthy pine and herbal undertones. Subtle floral and resinous qualities emerge beneath, while clean malt provides a gentle grain foundation without overshadowing the assertive hop profile.

citruspineherbalresinous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright, crisp citrus flavors that immediately transition into a wave of firm bitterness characteristic of Centennial-forward brewing. Mid-palate reveals layers of piney resin and tropical fruit notes, all supported by a clean, medium-bodied malt backbone that balances without muddling the hop expression.

hoppybittercitrus-forwardcrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is decidedly dry with lingering bitter notes that persist pleasantly without becoming harsh or astringent. A clean, resinous aftertaste reinforces the beer's hop-forward identity and invites the next sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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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Food Pairing

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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, piney character as Central Waters HHG IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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