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Gilda IPA

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Named after the Basque pintxo classic. Basqueland's hop interpretation uses Mosaic, Cashmere, Citra, and Ekuanot for flavors of peach, cantaloupe, and red fruits with a smooth, refreshing citrus finish. A perfect pairing with San Sebastián's pintxo culture.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
fruity
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—layered beneath soft stone fruit character.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gilda IPA

◎ Appearance

Gilda displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright visual presence. The head forms quickly and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls, signaling proper carbonation and protein balance. The beer presents a lively, effervescent character typical of well-crafted American IPAs.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—layered beneath soft stone fruit character. Peach and cantaloupe emerge from the Mosaic and Citra blend, creating a summery, fruit-forward impression. A subtle herbal undertone and gentle floral hints from Cashmere and Ekuanot complete the aromatic profile without overwhelming.

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◐ Taste

Entry is clean and approachable, with immediate peach and tropical fruit character balancing moderate malt sweetness. Mid-palate develops layered citrus and cantaloupe notes, with a 60 IBU bitterness that remains measured and integrated rather than harsh. The beer's 6% ABV keeps the palate light and refreshing, allowing hop complexity to shine without heaviness.

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◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with lingering citrus and peach notes fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No astringency or rough edges remain—only a pleasant, inviting dryness that encourages another sip.

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82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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

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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, peach character as Gilda IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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