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1887 IPA

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An IPA hopped with Columbus, which brings an earthy, spicy and pungent hop character. The name points to 1887, when the Memphis Sands Aquifer was first tapped, and the brewery still draws its water from it. The brewers say it took over 125 years to find a way to improve that water: lots of hops.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter87 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
earthyspicy hophoppy
earthy
spicy hop
hoppy
resinous
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with Columbus hop character: earthy and pungent, with spicy herbal notes and a subtle resinous edge.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1887 IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with light amber undertones, reflecting the moderate SRM of 8. The beer presents excellent clarity with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass as it recedes. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, with a steady stream of fine bubbles visible throughout.

pale goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with Columbus hop character: earthy and pungent, with spicy herbal notes and a subtle resinous edge. Beneath the assertive hop profile lies a clean, supportive malt base without prominent sweetness. The overall aromatic impression is sharp and focused, with excellent hop definition despite the moderate 6.2% ABV.

earthy hopspungent spiceresinous characterclean malt foundation

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with the Columbus hop bitterness asserting itself immediately at 87 IBU. Mid-palate reveals layers of earthy and herbal hop resin alongside subtle citrus notes, while the underlying Malz provides just enough body to frame the bitterness. The finish remains dry and hoppy throughout, with no residual sweetness masking the clean bitter platform.

assertive bitternessearthy-herbalcrisp, dryresinous finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness lingers with moderate persistence, gradually fading into a clean, dry aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or off-flavors remain—only the clean, spicy echo of the Columbus hop.

dry aftertastelingering hop bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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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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