Happy Hops IPA
Russian River's modern American IPA — 6.5% ABV, tropical and stone-fruit hop character up front, restrained bitterness for the ABV, cleaner and juicier than Blind Pig. Where Blind Pig is the piney/bitter West Coast side of Russian River's IPA identity, Happy Hops is the modern-juicy counterweight — clear but soft.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Happy Hops IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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 hoppy, tropical, citrusy character as Happy Hops IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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