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Hitchhiker

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Pineapple, grapefruit, orange and tangerine drive the aroma and flavor of this West Coast-style IPA, balanced by a caramel malt backbone. It comes from Good People in Birmingham, Alabama, a brewery that ships its beer across Alabama and into neighboring states, as far as Middle Tennessee and the Florida Panhandle.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
caramel
orange
malty
Aroma
Tropical and citrus notes lead the charge—pineapple, grapefruit, orange, and tangerine intermingle with crisp Edelhopfen character.
also:hoppy,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hitchhiker

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings evenly to the glass as you drink.

golden amberbright and clearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Tropical and citrus notes lead the charge—pineapple, grapefruit, orange, and tangerine intermingle with crisp Edelhopfen character. Beneath lies a warm caramel malt sweetness that grounds the fruity intensity without obscuring it.

tropical pineapplecitrus blendcaramel malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and medium-bodied, with immediate tropical fruit and orange-forward flavors coating the palate. The caramel malt backbone provides balance and subtle sweetness through the middle, while moderate bitterness arrives in the mid-palate and builds steadily toward the finish.

orange and grapefruitbalanced malt sweetnessmoderate hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with lingering citrus notes and a clean bitter edge that fades smoothly. The aftertaste leans toward grapefruit and a light malt character.

dry finishcitrus aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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.

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