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IBU-Sive

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IBU-Sive stacks resinous aromatics with pineapple and orange, tropical and citrus fruit on the palate, then settles into light caramel malt and medium bitterness. Citra and Mosaic go in heavily alongside Strata in this 7.5% IPA at 75 IBU, over crystal and wheat malts. Fat Head's releases it as a September-to-December seasonal.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter75 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
resinouscitrusytropical
resinous
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
fruity
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive resinous hop character, immediately followed by tropical fruit notes of pineapple and stone fruit.
also:orange,wheat,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IBU-Sive

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a light, translucent quality typical of the style. White head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence, leaving fine lacing on the way down. Bright carbonation visible throughout, creating a lively visual presentation.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive resinous hop character, immediately followed by tropical fruit notes of pineapple and stone fruit. Bright citrus—primarily orange—weaves through, underpinned by subtle grain and a clean, herbaceous edge from the Edelpilsener malts. No yeast esters or oxidation interfere with the hop-forward profile.

resinous hopspineapple, orangecitrus-forwardclean

◐ Taste

Entry brings a burst of citrus and tropical fruit intensity, supported by the Citra and Mosaic hop character. Mid-palate reveals a light caramel sweetness from the crystal and wheat malts, providing necessary balance without obscuring the hops. Bitterness builds steadily to a medium level, with a dry, slightly grainy finish that emphasizes the Strata's contribution.

tropical fruitbitter-balancedlight caramel maltdry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length aftertaste with lingering bitterness and a subtle resinous quality. Clean and crisp, allowing the hop character to fade naturally without astringency.

medium finishdryhoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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.

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