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Hop Gun IPA

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Grapefruit and pineapple from American hops lead the way, while caramel malts swoop in to round out the finish. This East Coast-style IPA runs at 7% ABV and 50 IBU, pours pale amber, and is brewed with water, barley malt, and hops. The brewery likens it to the perfect wingman, mixing good charm with bold wit and a payload of hops.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
caramel
malty
fruity
Aroma
Prominent citrus notes lead the nose, with grapefruit and lemon zest dominating the foreground.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Gun IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale amber hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer pours with moderate carbonation evident throughout. Lacing clings to the glass in delicate rings as the beer is consumed.

pale amberclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

Prominent citrus notes lead the nose, with grapefruit and lemon zest dominating the foreground. Tropical fruit esters—pineapple and stone fruit—layer in behind, supported by clean American hop character. Subtle caramel malt sweetness and biscuit undertones provide gentle balance without obscuring the hop-forward profile.

grapefruit, lemontropical fruit estersAmerican hop charactersubtle caramel

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit, delivering immediate hop presence without harsh bitterness. Mid-palate caramel malts emerge smoothly, rounding the edges of a measured 50 IBU bitterness. The body remains clean and medium-light, allowing the interplay of fruit and malt to remain transparent throughout.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessclean malt sweetnesssmooth body

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering grapefruit and hop resin. The aftertaste leans dry with a subtle caramel echo before fading clean.

dry finishcitrus linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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 Hazy 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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