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Octopus Wants to Fight IPA

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Burnt gold under a tight white head. The aroma opens on tropical fruit and turns herbaceous and piney. On the palate there is some sweetness, then dank grass, evergreen and fruit. The body is soft, with bitterness building through the middle before a firm close. The beer is left unfiltered, with Mosaic hops setting the tone and oats and wheat in the grist alongside barley malt.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter88 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalgrassyherbal
tropical
grassy
herbal
hoppy
piney
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes before shifting toward herbal and piney territory.
also:resinous,citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Octopus Wants to Fight IPA

◎ Appearance

Burnt gold hue with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent white head. The unfiltered character is evident in the bright, clean presentation, suggesting careful brewing technique. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

burnt goldtight white headunfiltered clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes before shifting toward herbal and piney territory. Mosaic hops dominate the aromatic profile, layering resinous character over the fruit foundation. A subtle grassy undertone rounds out the bouquet without overwhelming the citrus elements.

tropical fruitpiney, herbalMosaic hop character

◐ Taste

Initial sweetness from the oat and wheat adjuncts gives way to dank grass and evergreen notes in the mid-palate. Bitterness builds progressively, with a firm, dry finish that emphasizes the resinous hop structure. The soft body carries the flavors without heaviness, allowing each layer to register distinctly.

dank grassevergreen resinbuilding bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry and persistent, with lingering herbal and pine notes. The aftertaste remains clean and slightly grassy, closing with confident hop-driven character.

dry finishherbal persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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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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