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Drunken Sailor

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Full-bodied and hop-aromatic: tropical fruit and citrus up front, intense but round. This West Coast IPA comes in at 6.4 %. The name plays on the old tale of English sailors shipping beer to the Indian colony, where plenty of hops and a high alcohol content kept it fit for the voyage. A fruity, rounded hop beer for anyone who likes their IPA with presence.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

World's Best IPA · 2020
World Beer Awards
IPA
★World's Best IPA — World Beer Awards (IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
clean
Aroma
Tropical fruit and bright citrus dominate the nose, with distinct notes of passion fruit and grapefruit zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Drunken Sailor

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a firm, persistent head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presentation. The lacing forms distinct bands down the sides of the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldencleardense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit and bright citrus dominate the nose, with distinct notes of passion fruit and grapefruit zest. A subtle piney and resinous undertone emerges beneath the fruit, balanced by a gentle malty backdrop that provides structure without overwhelming the hop character.

tropical fruitcitrus forwardpiney resinhop-aromatic

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit that is immediately followed by a clean, intense bitterness that remains round and integrated rather than harsh. The malt provides a soft, full-bodied foundation that supports the hop intensity, while subtle piney and resinous qualities build through the mid-palate. The finish is notably dry, with lingering bitterness and a slight warmth from the 6.4% ABV.

citrus bitefull-bodiedclean bitternessresinous backbone

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists with good length, fading gradually into a dry, slightly woody aftertaste. A whisper of alcohol warmth completes the experience without becoming obtrusive.

dry finishpersistent bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, tropical, hoppy character as Drunken Sailor will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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