1887 IPA
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for 1887 IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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 earthy, spicy-hop, hoppy character as 1887 IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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