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Gladeye IPA

Drygate Brewing Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

The gorgeous Gladeye IPA — Drygate's hop-forward flagship. Citrusy and tropical with the bold creativity that defines the Drygate studio brewery ethos. One of Glasgow's most popular craft IPAs, available at the Drygate bar and at craft beer bars across Scotland.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
herbal
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gladeye IPA

Appearance

Gladeye presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a lively white head that settles to a fine, persistent collar. The carbonation is bright and visible, creating steady streams of bubbles that maintain good lacing on the glass throughout the pour.

pale goldenbright white headgood claritywell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive citrus and tropical hop character, with prominent notes of grapefruit, orange zest, and stone fruit. A clean Edelhopfen profile emerges in the background, with subtle herbaceous notes and minimal malt contribution—allowing the hop expression to take center stage.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitgrapefruit peelherbal hop notes

Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with candied citrus and tangerine flavors developing immediately. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing, with a balanced bitterness that builds steadily without overwhelming; the 60 IBU sits comfortably within the American IPA framework, offering complexity without harshness.

citrus candylight-bodiedclean finishmoderate bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with citrus pith and subtle herbal bitterness persisting on the palate. A refreshing, crisp aftertaste invites the next sip.

dry finishlingering citrusherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gladeye IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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 Gladeye IPA

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

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