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Happyum Imperial IPA

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An imperial IPA on four hop varieties that doesn't get its force from bitterness: 35 IBU is notably low for the style, and at SRM 4.9 it pours almost straw pale. What's left is hop aroma at eight percent — weight without the edges.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanresinous
hoppy
clean
resinous
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, articulate hop character across four varieties, delivering citrus zest and resinous pine without aggressive harshness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Happyum Imperial IPA

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale straw gold with exceptional clarity and bright transparency. The head forms thin and delicate, settling to a gossamer collar with modest lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, evident in steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the glass.

pale straw goldcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, articulate hop character across four varieties, delivering citrus zest and resinous pine without aggressive harshness. Beneath lies a soft, restrained Malz foundation that supports rather than dominates. There is no alcohol heat on the nose; the aroma remains balanced and inviting.

citrus and pineclean hop profilesubtle Malz base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with hop bitterness arriving measured and refined rather than sharp. The mid-palate shows resinous, citrus-forward hop character with a full-bodied mouthfeel that belies the low IBU count. Alcohol integrates seamlessly at 8%, adding weight without harshness or burn.

resinous citrusrefined bitternessfull-bodied lightness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hop resin fading gradually into a crisp aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or alcohol bite; the beer exits with the same precision it entered.

dry, clean exitlasting hop resin
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Imperial IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial 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.

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