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Indie IPA

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A balanced, pleasant hop character with a noticeable bitterness that DAVO deliberately keeps in check: too much hop makes a beer so bitter that you would have to chew it. At 7.5% ABV and 48 IBU, this American IPA from Deventer is made for sipping, a few glasses at a time. The brewery calls it mild, and for a good reason.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter48 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is distinctly hoppy, with citrus and floral notes taking the lead—typical of American noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Indie IPA

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. A dense white head forms on pour and maintains good lacing around the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is crisp and visible, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is distinctly hoppy, with citrus and floral notes taking the lead—typical of American noble hops. Beneath the hop-forward character, a light malt base provides subtle cereal sweetness without dominating the profile. The aroma is clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative qualities.

citrus-forwardfloral hopslight maltz undertoneclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pronounced but measured hop bitterness that builds through the mid-palate without becoming aggressive. Citrus and resinous hop flavors weave through a smooth, crisp body supported by restrained malt sweetness. The 48 IBU remains perceptible but never overwhelming, allowing multiple sips to reveal the beer's balanced character.

hoppy bitecitrus notessmooth mouthfeelrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gradually. A refreshing, crisp sensation persists on the palate, inviting the next sip.

dry finishlingering hopsrefreshing
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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, bitter, smooth-drinking character as Indie IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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