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Shape Shifter IPA

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Shape Shifter is a 5.9 % IPA whose name plays on choosing an adventure: island or inland, canoe or swim, snow or a deep lake. In the glass it is hop-forward, with mango and grapefruit setting an intense, tropical fruit tone. It has been part of the Fourpure range since at least 2016, when the brewery still worked from its Bermondsey site, and it is sold both on draught and in cans.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
juicy
clean
Aroma
The nose is immediately hop-driven, with distinct tropical stone fruit notes of ripe mango and grapefruit pith dominating the profile.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shape Shifter IPA

◎ Appearance

Shape Shifter presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that disperses evenly. The carbonation is lively and persistent, generating fine bubbles that maintain steady Schaumkleiden around the glass. The beer catches light cleanly, suggesting careful brewing control.

pale goldenbright claritystable white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately hop-driven, with distinct tropical stone fruit notes of ripe mango and grapefruit pith dominating the profile. Beneath the citrus lies a gentle, supporting Malz character that does not compete with the Edelhopfen expression. The aroma is clean and vibrant, with no sulfur or oxidative notes.

mango, grapefruittropical fruithoppy, aromaticclean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruit-forward, with the mango and grapefruit character translating from aroma into a juicy mid-palate. Moderate bitterness builds through the middle, around 60 IBU, providing structure without harshness or harshness. The Malz base remains subtle, allowing the hop character to remain the focus while maintaining balance.

citrus-forwardmoderately bitterclean palatehop-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering grapefruit zest and a gentle bitter fade that persists without becoming astringent. The aftertaste remains refreshingly hoppy, encouraging another sip.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
79
Finish
75
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.

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