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Craftworks Jirisan IPA

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Craftworks' lighter IPA — named after Jirisan, South Korea's highest mainland mountain. Slightly drier and more sessionable than Moon Bear IPA with citrus and floral hop character. Jirisan is Craftworks' everyday hop beer: accessible, consistent and always on tap.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfloralcitrusy
hoppy
floral
citrusy
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh pine and resinous hop character, complemented by prominent citrus and subtle floral notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Craftworks Jirisan IPA

◎ Appearance

Jirisan presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a light, brisk white head that dissipates moderately. The beer exhibits lively carbonation evident from consistent bubble streams, creating an inviting and crisp visual presentation typical of well-crafted sessionable IPAs.

pale goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh pine and resinous hop character, complemented by prominent citrus and subtle floral notes. Herbal undertones and hints of grapefruit zest add complexity without overwhelming the senses, creating an aromatic profile that's inviting and accessible.

pine resincitrus zestfloralherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and grapefruit notes, transitioning to a balanced hoppy mid-section with resinous and herbal qualities. The bitterness is well-integrated at 50 IBU, providing pleasant bite without harshness, while a tropical hop character adds dimension and keeps the beer engaging throughout.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessresinoustropical hop

◑ Finish

Jirisan concludes with a clean, dry finish that refreshes the palate and encourages another sip. The hop bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a crisp aftertaste that embodies its sessionable, approachable character.

drycleanrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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Food Pairing

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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, light, dry character as Craftworks Jirisan IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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