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Hop Drop 'N Roll

NoDa Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 386 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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AWARDS

Gold
World Beer Cup
Gold — World Beer Cup
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
dank
juicy
piney
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hop Drop 'N Roll

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hop Drop 'N Roll

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, citrusy, clean character as Hop Drop 'N Roll will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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