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Hoptopia

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Citra and Mosaic hops lead in both aroma and flavor of this American Pale Ale: pleasantly tropical in the nose, properly bitter, with a full body and a balanced build. The hops go in as Cryo and as classic T90 pellets. It is brewed to 12° original gravity, and in the Czech online shop Pivní lednice it is a bestseller, some customers there even carrying the nickname Hoptopijan.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is immediately tropical and vibrant, led by Citra and Mosaic hops in both Cryo and T90 pellet forms.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoptopia

◎ Appearance

Hoptopia presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass as you drink. The overall presentation is inviting and well-defined, characteristic of a well-crafted American Pale Ale.

golden, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately tropical and vibrant, led by Citra and Mosaic hops in both Cryo and T90 pellet forms. Citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange—weave through layers of pineapple and stone fruit character. A subtle malt backbone provides gentle support without competing, allowing the hop-driven aromatics to dominate.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardclean, bright

◐ Taste

On the palate, Hoptopia strikes a deliberate balance between hop bitterness and full-bodied malt character. The entry is crisp and citrus-driven, opening into a mid-palate where tropical stone fruit flavors build alongside a measured, clean bitterness that settles around 40 IBU. The body remains substantial without heaviness, supporting the hop profile and creating a refreshing, drinkable experience.

balanced, bitterfull-bodiedtropical, citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and pleasantly bitter, with lingering citrus notes fading gradually into a light malt sweetness. The aftertaste remains crisp and clean, inviting another sip.

dry, bittercrisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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

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