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Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 389 American IPAs in hopIQ

Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA is a well-balanced India Pale Ale brewed with continuously added Cascade hops throughout the entire 60-minute boil, creating a smooth and integrated hop character. This flagship beer delivers a perfect harmony between citrus and pine flavors with a clean, crisp finish that showcases the brewery's innovative brewing technique.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
herbal
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

◎ Appearance

Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA presents a brilliant golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and excellent carbonation visible throughout. A dense, white head forms generously and persists with impressive retention, showcasing the beer's proper conditioning and freshness.

golden-ambercleardense white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus and classic Cascade hop character with pronounced pine and herbal notes. Subtle resinous undertones emerge beneath the prominent hop profile, while the continuous hopping technique creates a remarkably integrated and balanced aromatic experience without sharp, one-dimensional hop harshness.

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◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and grapefruit flavors that immediately establish the beer's hoppy character. Mid-palate delivers a well-integrated 60 IBU bitterness with pine and herbal notes, while the 6% ABV keeps the body light and refreshing without alcohol warming or muddiness.

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◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and remarkably dry, with hoppy notes lingering pleasantly without excessive astringency. A clean aftertaste persists, showcasing the beer's sophisticated hop integration and leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drycrispclean finish
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
86
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dogfish Head 60 Minute 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 Dogfish Head 60 Minute 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 Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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