IBU-Sive
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for IBU-Sive
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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.
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.
Finding a similar IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same resinous, citrusy, tropical character as IBU-Sive will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.




