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Dreamcatcher IPA

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An American IPA from Grand Teton Brewing in Victor, Idaho, a brewery that Steve and Ellen Furbacher have owned since 2009. The beer comes out of a brewhouse at the base of Teton Pass, where the Otto brothers broke ground for the new brewery in the spring of 1998.

ABV
7.0%
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
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—backed by herbal and slightly piney Edelhopfen character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dreamcatcher IPA

◎ Appearance

Dreamcatcher IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent transparency and bright clarity. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits stable Schaumkleiden along the glass, leaving fine lacing on each sip. Carbonation appears crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—backed by herbal and slightly piney Edelhopfen character. Beneath the hops lies a clean malt foundation, subtle and supportive rather than dominant. The overall profile remains fresh and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or off-notes.

citrus-forwardherbal Edelhopfenclean maltfresh

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and dry, with a balanced interplay between citrusy hop flavors and a modest caramel-tinged malt sweetness. Mid-palate bitterness develops steadily, reaching a moderate 60 IBU impact that lingers without overwhelming. The finish remains clean and hop-driven, with lingering citrus and a drying, slightly astringent bite.

balanced bitternesscitrus-drivendry malt baseclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with moderate length, leaving behind citrus zest and a pleasant hop bite. Dryness persists through the finish without roughness.

moderate lengthhoppy aftertastedry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

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.

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