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Happy Hops IPA

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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.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
orange
peach
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone-fruit notes—ripe peach and orange zest—backed by clean, herbaceous Edelhopfen character.
also:floral,juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Happy Hops IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head builds quickly and maintains fine, delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone-fruit notes—ripe peach and orange zest—backed by clean, herbaceous Edelhopfen character. Floral accents emerge in the mid-range, with minimal malt presence, allowing the hop bouquet to dominate cleanly and juicily. No solvent or harshness; the aromatic profile is inviting and fresh.

tropical stone fruitorange zestfloralclean

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with juicy tropical and citrus flavors unfolding across the mid-palate. Bitterness builds gradually and remains restrained for the ABV, finishing dry without harshness. The finish is smooth, with a lingering citrus and stone-fruit sweetness that balances the drying mineral notes.

juicy tropicalcitrus forwardrestrained bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

Medium finish with a gentle, dry fade. The aftertaste carries persistent peach and orange notes with a subtle mineral dryness that invites another sip.

dry fadecitrus persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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

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