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Tocobaga

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Pine and citrus from Citra hops meet an assertive bitterness from Summit hops and malt flavors of caramel and bread crust in this 7.2% Red IPA. Tocobaga celebrates the people who lived off the bounty of Tampa Bay hundreds of years before the Spanish arrived in the 1500s: potters, tool makers and the only Florida natives to grow maize.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
hoppypineycaramel
hoppy
piney
caramel
citrusy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by resinous pine and bright citrus notes from the Citra hops, layered with subtle caramel sweetness and toasted bread crust from the Malz foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tocobaga

◎ Appearance

Tocobaga presents a deep amber to copper hue characteristic of the Red IPA style, with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is lively but well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence without excessive turbulence.

deep amberpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by resinous pine and bright citrus notes from the Citra hops, layered with subtle caramel sweetness and toasted bread crust from the Malz foundation. The Summit hops contribute an assertive herbal bitterness that frames the fruity aromatics without overwhelming them.

piney, resinousbright citruscaramel undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced piney and citrus hop character that drives the entry, followed by a mid-palate sweep of caramel and bread crust Malz flavors that add body and warmth. The bitterness from Summit hops builds steadily, finishing with a dry, assertive bite that lingers without harshness.

hoppy, pineycaramel Malzdry, lingering bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the hop bitterness gradually receding to reveal subtle toasted bread notes. The aftertaste remains dry and slightly resinous, inviting another sip.

dry finishmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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 Red IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red 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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