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No Brakes IPA

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Fruity citrus flavours come first, pushed forward by classic American hops, while English malts add balance and a touch of sweetness. The idea came from the fixed wheel couriers of the west coast, and at 5.9% ABV this IPA has, as the name says, No Brakes. In 2026 it took silver in the Cask IPA class (5.6% and over) at the Midlands & West Indie Beer Awards. Cask, keg and cans, all year.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Cask IPA (5.6 and over)
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Cask IPA (5.6 and over))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
malty
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—driven forward by classic American hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for No Brakes IPA

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that holds well around the rim. The carbonation is lively but moderate, lending the beer a clean, inviting visual presence typical of well-executed cask conditioning.

golden amberbright claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—driven forward by classic American hop character. English malts contribute a subtle sweetness and light bread-like undertone that grounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming the hop expression.

citrus zestAmerican hopmalt sweetnessclean, inviting

◐ Taste

Fruity citrus flavours dominate the entry, carried by the American hop selection and balanced by the English malt backbone. The mid-palate shows good body and a touch of residual sweetness that prevents harshness; bitterness builds steadily to a moderate 60 IBU finish without becoming sharp or astringent.

citrus-forwardmalt balancemoderate bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lingering, with hop bitterness gradually fading while the malt sweetness recedes cleanly. At 5.9% ABV, the alcohol warmth is gentle and well-integrated, allowing the finish to remain crisp and refreshing.

dry finishlingering hopclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, fruity, hoppy character as No Brakes IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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