Dry and assertively bitter.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Giant Step
◎ Appearance
Bright golden amber with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The dense, creamy head builds quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving substantial lacing as the beer descends.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—mandarin and grapefruit pith from Citra—layered with ripe mango and pineapple notes from Simcoe. A woody cedar and resinous pine backbone emerges beneath, with subtle dank herbal undertones that add complexity and depth.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with bright tropical fruit and citrus zest, backed by a firm, chewy malt structure that prevents the beer from becoming thin or one-dimensional. The bitter finish develops steadily, with piney resin and dank herbal notes asserting themselves through the middle and building into a lingering, dry conclusion at 60 IBU.
◑ Finish
Long and satisfying, with the resinous hop bitterness persisting well into the aftertaste. Dry, warming, and unapologetically hop-driven, leaving the palate gripped by cedar and pine.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Giant Step
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.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Giant Step
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, resinous character as Giant Step will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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