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Coppertail Free Dive IPA

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Tampa's sessionable everyday IPA. Citrus and tropical fruit from American hops, medium body and a clean finish. Named for free diving — pure, unencumbered and refreshing.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes from clean American hop character, with prominent grapefruit and subtle pine undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coppertail Free Dive IPA

◎ Appearance

Free Dive pours a bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a fine white head that settles to a thin, persistent collar. The beer displays vibrant color with excellent carbonation evident in steady bubble streams, suggesting crisp, lively texture in the glass.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes from clean American hop character, with prominent grapefruit and subtle pine undertones. Soft malt grain provides a gentle backbone without dominating, creating an inviting and approachable bouquet that's fresh and refreshing.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitgrapefruit zestpine

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and clean with immediate citrus and tropical fruit flavors that define the mid-palate experience. A moderate bittering of 55 IBUs provides balanced hop character with grapefruit and pine notes, while the medium body keeps the beer sessionable and refreshing without heaviness.

citrus bitetropical notesbalanced bitternesscrisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with lingering citrus and subtle pine fading smoothly without astringency. The refreshing, unencumbered character lives up to its free diving inspiration, leaving you ready for the next sip.

clean finishdryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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, clean character as Coppertail Free Dive IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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