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Yakimaniac IPA

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Tropical, juicy hops from the Yakima Valley make this IPA a hop monster in aroma and flavor, ranging from orange and passionfruit to mango, papaya and lemongrass, with tropical fruit and citrus notes melded through it. Columbus, Centennial and Citra build the hop bill. A flagship of Free State, which opened in Lawrence in 1989 as the first legal brewery in Kansas in over 100 years.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter68 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
juicy
citrusy
orange
Aroma
The nose bursts immediately with ripe tropical fruit—orange zest, passionfruit, mango, and papaya dominate the top notes.
also:herbal,clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yakimaniac IPA

◎ Appearance

Light amber to golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A dense, cream-colored head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, indicating strong protein content and carbonation. Lively bubble streams rise steadily through the body.

golden amberbrilliant claritypersistent foamlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose bursts immediately with ripe tropical fruit—orange zest, passionfruit, mango, and papaya dominate the top notes. Beneath lies a subtle herbaceous layer of lemongrass and green herbal tones from Columbus and Centennial hops. Bright citrus undertones weave through, with minimal malt presence in the background.

tropical fruitcitrus zestlemongrassstone fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy stone and tropical fruit flavors that fill the mouth immediately. Mid-palate bitterness from the 68 IBU hop bill arrives with clean structure, balancing the fruity sweetness without harshness. The finish maintains herbal and citrus notes with moderate resinous bite, while the underlying pale malz provides just enough body to support the aggressive hop presence.

juicy entrybalanced bitternessclean finishresinous complexity

◑ Finish

Medium to long finish with lingering citrus and herbal notes that fade gradually. The bitterness recedes smoothly, leaving a crisp, dry aftertaste that invites the next sip.

citrus lingerdry finishclean decay
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
86
Finish
79
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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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.

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