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Diamond Bear Presidential IPA

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Arkansas's presidential IPA — named in tribute to the state's most famous son, Bill Clinton. Citrus and tropical American hops over a clean bitter backbone. Presidential IPA is Diamond Bear's most awarded beer and Arkansas's defining craft IPA.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—layered with tropical fruit character suggesting mango and passionfruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Diamond Bear Presidential IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, inviting transparency. The head is stable and well-retained, leaving distinct lacing on the glass as you drink. Fine carbonation contributes to a lively, effervescent presentation.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationlasting head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—layered with tropical fruit character suggesting mango and passionfruit. Behind these aromatic hops sits a clean, subtle malt base that provides foundation without dominating; minimal yeast character keeps the profile focused on the Edelhopfen.

citrus forwardtropical fruitclean maltbright hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate citrus and tropical hop expression, delivering clean bitterness at 60 IBU that builds gradually across the mid-palate without harshness. The malt backbone is restrained and crisp, allowing the American hops to remain the primary focus. The bitterness resolves cleanly, leaving a dry finish.

assertive bitternesscitrus-drivencrisp maltdry palate

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish with lingering hoppy bitterness and faint citrus notes that fade progressively. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no residual sweetness.

medium lengthdry aftertastehoppy linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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 Diamond Bear Presidential IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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