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Fiddlehead IPA

Fiddlehead Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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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

Dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
piney
dank
resinous
citrusy
earthy
herbal
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fiddlehead 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 Fiddlehead IPA

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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