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Cutaway IPA

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Nashville's answer to the American IPA — bright citrus and tropical fruit from Cascade, Centennial, and Amarillo hops. Medium body with a clean bitter finish. Brewed on Ewing Drive in the heart of Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston arts district.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—orange zest and lime—backed by tropical fruit notes of mango and passionfruit from the Cascade and Amarillo hops.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cutaway IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is crisp and persistent, visible as a steady stream of small bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—orange zest and lime—backed by tropical fruit notes of mango and passionfruit from the Cascade and Amarillo hops. A subtle herbal undertone emerges beneath, while the malt provides a clean, neutral foundation without sweetness or toasted character.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitherbal notesclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate hop character—citrus and stone fruit dominate the mid-palate. The medium body carries the bitterness evenly; at 60 IBU the finish is clean and dry without harshness. Malt presence is restrained, allowing hops to remain the focal point throughout.

citrus-drivenclean bittermedium bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness fades steadily over several seconds, leaving a crisp, dry aftertaste with lingering citrus and subtle herbal notes. No sweetness or warming alcohol character intrudes.

dry aftertastelingering citrus
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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

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 Cutaway IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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