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Contender American IPA

Boxing Cat Brewery
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🌍 China · American IPA · One of 279 American IPAs in hopIQ

Boxing Cat's assertive IPA — a punchy West Coast–style with citrus, tropical fruit and pine resin over a firm bitter backbone. Contender is Shanghai's benchmark craft IPA: the beer that shows China's craft scene can go toe-to-toe with the best American West Coast IPAs. Not for the faint-hearted, but hugely satisfying.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

Hoppy
125%
Bitter
125%
Tropical
25%
Citrusy
25%
Dry
25%
Piney
25%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Contender American IPA

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

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