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Fiddlehead IPA

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Fiddlehead Brewing's IPA from Vermont walks a careful line — dank, pine and resin forward, but the bitterness never dominates thanks to a balanced malt body underneath. 6.2% and 53 IBU, it's dry and refreshing rather than punishing; the kind of IPA built for actual drinking, not ego.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineyresinous
hoppy
piney
resinous
dank
earthy
herbal
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive pine and resinous hop character with prominent citrus and floral notes that layer beautifully.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fiddlehead IPA

◎ Appearance

Fiddlehead presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined white head that demonstrates good retention. The beer displays vibrant, lively carbonation characteristic of a well-crafted American IPA.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive pine and resinous hop character with prominent citrus and floral notes that layer beautifully. Dank, earthy undertones emerge beneath the bright citrus, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile typical of quality American hops.

pineresinouscitrusdank

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, hoppy citrus and grapefruit flavors that transition into pronounced pine and resin character. The bitterness is well-integrated and mellow, providing structure without overwhelming, while the medium body carries the flavors elegantly across the tongue.

hoppypine-forwardcitrusbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and clean with lingering pine and resin notes that fade gracefully. A refreshing, crisp aftertaste confirms Fiddlehead's excellent drinkability and polished brewcraft.

dryclean finishlingering pine
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
84
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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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, piney, resinous character as Fiddlehead IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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