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Hop Drop 'N Roll

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NoDa's flagship and a 2014 World Beer Cup gold medalist. A West Coast-style IPA layered with ten separate additions of Citra, Amarillo, Centennial, Warrior and Chinook — juicy grapefruit and dank citrus over a complex malt backbone, finishing with piney bitterness and a clean, drying snap.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold
World Beer Cup
★Gold — World Beer Cup
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
piney
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright grapefruit zest and candied citrus notes, underscored by a resinous, herbaceous character from the pine-forward hop blend.
also:malty,dank,orange
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Drop 'N Roll

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Carbonation appears vibrant and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright grapefruit zest and candied citrus notes, underscored by a resinous, herbaceous character from the pine-forward hop blend. A clean malt foundation provides subtle breadiness without overwhelming the aromatic complexity, while the overall character remains crisp and inviting.

citrus zestpiney resinfresh grapefruit

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and juicy, with citrus sweetness establishing itself across the mid-palate before transitioning into dank, bitter hop character. The complex malt backbone—layered from ten separate hop additions—provides structure and subtle caramel notes that prevent the bitterness from becoming harsh. The finish drives toward a dry, peppery bitterness with lingering pine.

juicy citrus entrydank hop bitternessclean malt support

◑ Finish

A crisp, drying finish with assertive piney bitterness that persists into the aftertaste. The snap is clean and refreshing, leaving the palate ready for the next sip without residual sweetness or astringency.

drypiney bitterness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
87
Finish
86
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

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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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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