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Azacca IPA

Founders Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · IPA · One of 120 IPAs in hopIQ

Azacca IPA is brewed with a single hop, the Azacca variety, which takes its name from the Haitian god of agriculture. First introduced as a seasonal in 2016, it is back in the range at 7.0 percent. The hop brings tropical fruit, mango and citrus with orchard-fruit notes and a touch of pine, while caramel malt adds a sweet backbone and a burnt-orange colour. Bitterness is firm and lingers into a clean finish.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Very bitter70 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and very dry.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another IPA.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
orange
piney
Malt character
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Azacca IPA

◎ Appearance

Azacca IPA presents a bright burnt-orange hue, clear and luminous in the glass. The head forms with good density and displays stable lacing as it recedes. Carbonation is visible and brisk, contributing to the beer's lively visual presence.

burnt-orangecleartight lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive tropical fruit character—ripe mango and citrus zest dominate, supported by orchard-fruit nuances that suggest stone fruit and apple. A subtle pine backdrop emerges beneath the fruit, while the caramel malt foundation adds gentle sweetness without obscuring the hop profile.

mango, citrusorchard fruitpine undertonecaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical sweetness and citrus bite, carried by the Azacca hop's fruit-forward character. Mid-palate reveals the caramel malt's contribution—a warming sweetness that balances the advancing bitterness. The finish is anchored by a firm, lingering bitterness that extends cleanly without harshness, drying the mouth progressively.

tropical fruit forwardmalt sweetnessfirm bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Bitterness holds through the aftertaste with a clean, mineral quality that lingers pleasantly. The citrus and mango notes fade gradually, leaving a balanced, refreshing conclusion.

lingering bitternessclean mineral finish
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Azacca IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Azacca IPA

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 tropical, caramel, bitter character as Azacca IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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