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Copper State IPA

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Named for Arizona's copper-mining heritage — a bold, hop-forward IPA with citrus and pine character. The IPA that completes Huss's core lineup alongside the blonde.

ABV
6.5%
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
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—primarily grapefruit and orange zest—layered over a pronounced pine and resinous hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Copper State IPA

◎ Appearance

Copper State presents a bright copper-gold hue that speaks directly to its namesake heritage. The beer displays excellent clarity with a dense, cream-colored head that adheres well to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presence.

copper-goldcleartight foamwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—primarily grapefruit and orange zest—layered over a pronounced pine and resinous hop character. Beneath the bold hop profile, a clean malt base provides subtle support without adding sweetness or heaviness. The overall aromatic profile is direct and forthright, with no yeast-derived esters competing for attention.

citrus-forwardpiney resinclean malthop-driven

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and immediately hoppy, with bright citrus flavors coating the mouth alongside dry pine notes. Mid-palate bitterness builds steadily without becoming harsh, balancing the hop intensity with a lean, supporting malt structure. The finish arrives clean and slightly dry, leaving behind lingering citrus and herbal hop impressions.

hoppy bitecitrus and pinebalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, drying with persistent hop bitterness and citrus character. The beer concludes refreshing and crisp, inviting another sip without fatigue.

medium dryhoppy faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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 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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, crisp character as Copper State IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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