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Bulldog

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Citrus, pine and tropical fruit in a dark yellow, slightly hazy American IPA with a medium bitter body at 35 IBU. Cascade, Centennial, Citra and Mosaic are the hops; barley malt, wheat malt and flaked oats the grain bill. Like the other early core beers, it is named after a type of pipe. Bronze at the 2020 Dutch Beer Challenge.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2020
Dutch Beer Challenge
Amber Ale IPA
★Bronze — Dutch Beer Challenge (Amber Ale IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpineycitrusy
tropical
piney
citrusy
hoppy
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes from Citra and Cascade hops, accompanied by a pronounced piney backdrop from Centennial.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bulldog

◎ Appearance

Dark yellow with a slight haze that catches the light pleasantly. The head forms with moderate density and shows good retention, leaving fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation is visible and even throughout, contributing to the inviting visual character.

dark yellowslightly hazymoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes from Citra and Cascade hops, accompanied by a pronounced piney backdrop from Centennial. Beneath the hop profile, tropical fruit notes emerge—stone fruit and subtle stone fruit character—while the base of barley and wheat malz provides gentle support without dominating.

citrus-forwardpine resintropical fruitclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable despite the medium body. Mid-palate develops the tropical and citrus character with balanced bitterness at 35 IBU—enough to frame the hops without becoming aggressive. Wheat malt and flaked oats add a subtle wheaten texture that rounds the overall impression and prevents harshness.

balanced bitternesstropical-citrus coremedium bodysmooth entry

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately lingering, with the pine and citrus notes receding gradually into a dry, hoppy aftertaste. The finish remains crisp without astringency, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering hop notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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 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 tropical, piney, citrusy character as Bulldog will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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