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Happy Hops IPA

Russian River Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 358 American IPAs in hopIQ

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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
90%
tropical
80%
citrusy
80%
dry
70%
fruity
70%
refreshing
70%
smooth
70%
orange
70%
peach
60%
floral
60%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Happy Hops IPA

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.

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