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HooDoo American IPA

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Floral and citrus hop aroma and flavor from Centennial, with a hint of pine, ride on a malty base of Northwest US pale and crystal malts. A smooth bitterness (73 IBU) closes the finish. 7.2% ABV. Next to the Kölsch it's what HooDoo is best known for, and the brewery tries to keep it on tap year-round.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter73 IBU
Resinous 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
floralmaltyhoppy
floral
malty
hoppy
citrusy
piney
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by floral and citrus notes from Centennial hops, with a pleasant underpinning of pine.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo American IPA

◎ Appearance

HooDoo American IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that holds with good retention. Carbonation is crisp and active, evident in the steady stream of small bubbles rising through the glass.

golden, clearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by floral and citrus notes from Centennial hops, with a pleasant underpinning of pine. Behind the hop character sits a subtle malt base that grounds the composition without overwhelming the top notes.

floral Centennial hopscitrus and pinebalanced malt foundation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean citrus and floral hop character, supported by a malty sweetness from Northwest pale and crystal malts that provides body and roundness. The bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate, finishing with a smooth 73 IBU bite that is assertive yet integrated rather than harsh.

citrus-forwardmalt sweetnesssmooth integrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with hop bitterness and subtle pine notes persisting on the palate. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing without becoming astringent.

dry finishlingering hop bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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