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Dissolution IPA

Kirkstall Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

Kirkstall's flagship IPA — named after the dissolution of Kirkstall Abbey by Henry VIII in 1539. Bold, citrusy, and hop-forward. The beer that reconnects Leeds with its monastic brewing heritage in a thoroughly modern way.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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

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
orange
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dissolution IPA

Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that displays good lacing as the glass empties. The beer presents bright, lively carbonation that moves steadily through the glass.

pale goldenclearfine white headpersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus—orange peel and lemon zest—backed by clean, resinous noble hop character. A subtle herbal undertone and light fruity notes emerge beneath the dominant hop profile, with minimal malt presence.

orange peelresinous hopscitrus-forwardherbal finish

Taste

Bright citrus flavors dominate the palate, with orange and grapefruit notes supported by a crisp, clean malt backbone. The bitterness sits at a moderate level—present and integrated rather than aggressive—building steadily toward the finish without overwhelming the fruit character.

citrusgrapefruitmoderate bitternessclean malt

Finish

The finish is brisk and drying, with lingering citrus and herbal hop notes fading into a light, refreshing aftertaste. The beer maintains its crispness throughout the finish without becoming astringent.

dryingcitrus faderefreshing
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dissolution 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 Dissolution 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, fruity character as Dissolution IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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