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Elephino Double IPA

Red Rock Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Imperial IPA · One of 23 Imperial IPAs in hopIQ

Red Rock's acclaimed double IPA with massive hop presence from Centennial, Columbus, and Cascade. Dank, resinous, and intensely bitter with a warming finish.

ABV
9.7%
Bitterness
Very 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
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 Imperial IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
piney
citrusy
dank
orange
resinous
floral
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Elephino Double IPA

Appearance

Deep golden amber with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A dense, off-white head forms readily and maintains solid lacing down the glass, characteristic of the beer's robust malt structure and hop-driven character.

deep goldenfine carbonationpersistent lacing

Aroma

Intense hop-forward nose dominated by resinous pine and dank earth, with bright citrus and orange zest cutting through. Floral and herbal notes add complexity, while subtle malt backbone provides a clean, dry undertone beneath the aromatic intensity.

resinous pinedank earthcitrus zestherbal floral

Taste

Bold, assertive entry with pronounced hop bitterness and resinous character that builds through the mid-palate. Citrus and orange flavours integrate with subtle herbal spice and a clean, dry malt foundation. The 9.7% ABV adds warmth and body without obscuring the hop definition.

intense bitternessresinous hopcitrus forward

Finish

Long, dry finish dominated by lingering bitterness and resinous hop residue. Warming alcohol and herbal spice notes persist, with a clean, bone-dry aftertaste characteristic of the style.

long dry finishpersistent bitterness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Elephino Double 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 Elephino Double IPA

About Imperial IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, resinous character as Elephino Double IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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