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Red's Dead

Green Beacon Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · Red IPA · One of 13 Red IPAs in hopIQ

Red's Dead is Green Beacon's red IPA, a seasonal that returns each year with a reworked hop bill. The current version is hopped with Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo, El Dorado and Simcoe, while specialty malts give the beer its deep red colour. The aroma brings mango, tangerine, pineapple and candied orange with a touch of resinous pine. On the palate juicy fruit moves into caramel and toasted toffee before a citrus-edged bitterness balances the malt.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and dry.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Red IPA.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
juicy
orange
resinous
piney
Malt character
caramel
toasty
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red's Dead

Appearance

Deep red-amber body with excellent clarity and a full, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The color reflects the careful balance of specialty malts, presenting a warm, inviting hue. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, supporting a dense foam that gradually settles to a lasting collar.

deep red-amberclearstrong lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit — mango and pineapple dominate, underpinned by bright citrus notes of tangerine and candied orange. A resinous pine character emerges on closer inspection, adding herbal depth and complexity. The hop-forward profile is clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidized edges.

tropical fruitcitrus zestresinous pine

Taste

Entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with the same tropical and citrus notes from the aroma translating seamlessly to the palate. Mid-palate shifts toward caramel and toasted toffee from the specialty malts, providing sweetness and body that grounds the hops. The finish is marked by a citrus-edged bitterness that balances the malt sweetness without overwhelming it, leaving a dry, slightly resinous aftertaste.

juicy tropicalcaramel toffeebalanced bitter finish

Finish

Medium-length finish with a lingering citrus and pine bitterness that gradually fades to a dry, malty warmth. The aftertaste remains fruity and refreshing, with a subtle resinous note persisting on the palate.

dryfruity decay
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Red's Dead

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 Red's Dead

About Red IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red 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 Red IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, fruity, caramel character as Red's Dead will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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