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Fire On the Hill

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Peach and tangerine lead this old-school IPA, held in check by a subtle bitterness. One of the first Grist House flagship IPAs, it was first brewed in spring 2015, quickly gained a cult following and ran for six years of consistent production. Only Hazedelic Juice Grenade has run longer. 7.3% ABV and 76 IBU.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Very bitter76 IBU
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
peachcitrusyhoppy
peach
citrusy
hoppy
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit—ripe peach and apricot—layered seamlessly with bright tangerine and citrus zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fire On the Hill

◎ Appearance

Fire On the Hill presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a generous, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is crisp and visible, lending the beer a lively, inviting appearance characteristic of the IPA style.

bright goldclearcreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit—ripe peach and apricot—layered seamlessly with bright tangerine and citrus zest. Noble hops provide gentle floral and herbal undertones without overwhelming the fruit-forward character, creating an accessible and aromatic entry point.

peachtangerinecitrus zestherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

Peach and citrus dominate the palate from entry through mid-palate, with a clean, malt backbone that supports without competing. The bitterness arrives measured and refined at 76 IBU, providing structure and balance rather than aggressive harshness, while a subtle tropical note adds depth.

peach-forwardcitrus-drivenbalanced bitternesstropical undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering citrus notes and a dry, pleasant bitterness that invites the next sip without fatigue.

dry finishcitrus linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar IPA

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