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Daredevil Lift Off IPA

Daredevil Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

Daredevil's flagship IPA — citrus and tropical hop character with a clean malt backbone and dry finish. Lift Off is Daredevil's calling card: bold but balanced, reflecting the Indianapolis craft scene's growing confidence.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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AWARDS

Gold
Indiana Brewers Cup 2025
IPA
Bronze
Indiana Brewers Cup 2023
IPA
Gold — Indiana Brewers Cup 2025 (IPA)
Bronze — Indiana Brewers Cup 2023 (IPA)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American IPAs

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Daredevil Lift Off IPA

Appearance

Lift Off pours a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a crisp white head that maintains good retention. The carbonation is lively and visible, creating an inviting visual presentation that reflects the beer's clean, refreshing character.

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Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and tropical hop notes, featuring bright orange and grapefruit alongside hints of pineapple. A subtle floral character and resinous pine undertones emerge beneath, supported by a clean malt backbone that keeps the profile balanced and inviting.

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Taste

The palate delivers an assertive yet well-balanced hoppy character with bold citrus and tropical fruit flavors that immediately establish the beer's identity. Mid-palate brings a moderate bitterness (65 IBU) with crisp, resinous notes and a pleasant grain sweetness that prevents harshness. The medium body supports the flavors without feeling heavy, leading seamlessly into the dry finish.

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Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with lingering citrus and pine notes that fade gracefully without any harsh aftertaste. A subtle grain sweetness provides closure, leaving a refreshing impression that invites the next sip.

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84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Daredevil Lift Off IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Daredevil Lift Off IPA

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

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