Winterfest
Bright golden in color, with a citrus flavor and an aroma of grapefruit, orange zest and a touch of the tropics. It is an IPA made by Free State in Lawrence, Kansas, the brewery that opened in 1989 as the first legal brewery in the state in over 100 years, and it appears in the winter season of the house.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Winterfest
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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 citrusy, orange, hoppy character as Winterfest will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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