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Inline IPA

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A citrus hop aroma opens this American IPA, followed by a clean hop flavor and a bitter finish. At 7.1% ABV and 75 IBU it packs a punch, yet the body stays medium. Garage Brewing Co. in Murrieta, California, offers it year-round, on draft and in cans.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter75 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus hop character—notes of grapefruit zest and orange peel dominate the bouquet.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Inline IPA

◎ Appearance

Clear golden amber with bright clarity and a pale straw hue typical of American IPA standards. A modest white head forms on the pour with decent retention and fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visible, creating a lively visual presence.

golden amberclearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus hop character—notes of grapefruit zest and orange peel dominate the bouquet. A secondary earthiness and light floral quality from noble hops rounds the profile, while pale Malz provides a subtle grain backbone. No apparent yeast esters or adjunct interference.

citrus zestgrapefruitfloral hopclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hop-forward with immediate citric bite. The mid-palate sustains a clean bitterness without harsh or astringent edges, supported by a lean malt body that allows the Edelhopfen character to remain prominent throughout. The 75 IBU manifests as a measured, focused bitterness rather than brash intensity.

hoppy bitemeasured bitternesslean bodyclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and dry, with lingering citrus and a crisp bitter edge. No sweetness or cloying residue remains.

drybitter aftertastecrisp exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

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