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Wave Runner

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The brewery's version of an American IPA: pale, dry and very aromatic. American hops, among them Simcoe, Amarillo, Citra and Centennial, are added at several stages of production and build a bouquet with notes of mango, apricot, peach and citrus. 65 IBU give a firm bitterness over the dry body.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2017
Birra dell'Anno
American IPA
Gold · 2017
European Beer Star
New Style IPA
Gold · 2018
Birra dell'Anno
American IPA
Bronze · 2018
European Beer Star
New Style IPA
Bronze · 2019
European Beer Star
New Style IPA
Bronze · 2021
Birra dell'Anno
American IPA
★Silver — Birra dell'Anno (American IPA)
★Gold — European Beer Star (New Style IPA)
★Gold — Birra dell'Anno (American IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypeachfruity
hoppy
peach
fruity
tropical
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a striking bouquet of stone fruit and citrus, with pronounced notes of mango and apricot leading the charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wave Runner

◎ Appearance

Wave Runner presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The overall impression is one of crisp, inviting clarity typical of the American IPA style.

pale goldclearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a striking bouquet of stone fruit and citrus, with pronounced notes of mango and apricot leading the charge. Peach and bright citrus undertones weave through the profile, courtesy of the carefully layered Simcoe, Amarillo, Citra and Centennial additions. A subtle herbaceous quality grounds the aromatic composition without overshadowing the fruit-forward character.

mango, apricot, peachcitrus-forwardlayered hop aromaticsherbaceous backbone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, dry entry that allows the hop character to shine immediately. The mid-palate builds a firm bitterness from the 65 IBU charge, which sits confidently across the tongue without harshness, supported by a lean malt structure that stays out of the way. The body remains light and crisp throughout, letting the citrus and stone fruit notes play against the drying bitterness.

dry, lean bodyfirm bitternesscitrus notesstone fruit presence

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and drying, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste without becoming astringent. A whisper of citrus zest remains on the palate as the beer fades.

dry finishlingering bitternesscitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, hoppy, peach character as Wave Runner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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