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Full Sail IPA

Galway Bay Brewery
Ireland·American IPA
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Galway Bay's flagship IPA brings Ireland's coastal spirit to a daring hop lineup: Citra, Centennial and Cascade deliver mango, tangerine and grapefruit in waves. At 5.7% and 55 IBU, it's lighter and brighter than American IPAs often are—tropical and crisp, with just enough bitterness to keep it honest. Drink it fresh.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the classic trio of Citra, Centennial, and Cascade hops, delivering pronounced tropical fruit and citrus aromatics.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Full Sail IPA

◎ Appearance

Full Sail IPA displays a bright, golden hue indicative of its 8 SRM rating. The beer presents excellent clarity with a crisp, white head that suggests proper carbonation and freshness. Expect good head retention typical of well-crafted IPAs.

goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the classic trio of Citra, Centennial, and Cascade hops, delivering pronounced tropical fruit and citrus aromatics. Pine and resinous notes emerge beneath the fruit-forward character, while clean malt backbone provides subtle grain support without overwhelming the hop expression.

tropical fruitcitruspineresinous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and grapefruit notes that immediately establish the hop-forward character. Mid-palate presents a balanced medium body with integrated bitterness (55 IBU) that develops into a dry, resinous finish. The crisp, clean profile showcases excellent hop definition without harsh astringency.

citrusgrapefruithoppybitter

◑ Finish

The finish is decidedly dry and clean with lingering resinous bitterness and subtle pine notes. Excellent drinkability with a refreshing quality that invites another sip.

drycleanlingering bitter
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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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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 hoppy, citrusy, dry character as Full Sail IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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