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Fat Head's Head Hunter IPA

Fat Head's Brewery
United States·American IPA
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One of America's most decorated IPAs — multiple GABF gold medals and a perennial top-10 ranked IPA worldwide. Centennial, Cascade and Columbus hops deliver massive citrus, pine resin and grapefruit with a firm, lasting bitterness. Ohio's finest IPA.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter98 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold
Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
piney
orange
mineral
Aroma
A bold and assertive hop profile dominates the nose with prominent citrus and pine resin notes that immediately command attention.
also:clean,fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fat Head's Head Hunter IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a dense, white head that persists throughout the drinking experience. The vibrant color showcases a light body with lively carbonation that maintains consistent effervescence in the glass.

golden amberclearpersistent white headbright

◌ Aroma

A bold and assertive hop profile dominates the nose with prominent citrus and pine resin notes that immediately command attention. Grapefruit zest and subtle spicy hop characteristics create a complex aromatic profile, with clean malt undertones providing appropriate foundation without interfering with the hop expression.

citrus forwardpine resingrapefruit zestspicy hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, clean citrus flavors that transition seamlessly into a pronounced piney bitterness in the mid-palate. A firm 98 IBU bitterness asserts itself confidently without becoming harsh, while subtle tropical and resinous notes add complexity and depth to the hoppy character.

citrus-forwardpine-bittercrispfirm bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with the distinctive bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate without becoming overly aggressive. The grapefruit and pine notes fade gracefully, leaving behind a satisfying hop-driven aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean
91
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
92
Appearance
88
Finish
90
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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Food Pairing

What to eat with Fat Head's Head Hunter IPA

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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, resinous character as Fat Head's Head Hunter IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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