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Hop Reach

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Allagash's IPA, built on the brewery's house yeast character with a clean, hop-forward profile. A more accessible entry point into a portfolio best known for Belgian styles and wild ales.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
fruity
floral
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with crisp citrus notes—grapefruit pith and lemon zest—grounded by Allagash's clean house yeast character.
also:piney,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Reach

◎ Appearance

Hop Reach presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A persistent white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. The carbonation is lively, evidenced by steady streams of small bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with crisp citrus notes—grapefruit pith and lemon zest—grounded by Allagash's clean house yeast character. A subtle herbal and piney backdrop emerges, with light floral undertones that avoid excessive intensity. The overall impression is balanced and refreshing rather than aggressively aromatic.

citrus, lemonherbal, pineyclean fermentationmoderate intensity

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and hoppy, with citrus bitterness and a crisp, dry mouthfeel that showcases the beer's 60 IBU without harshness. Mid-palate flavors of citrus fruit and subtle herbal notes emerge cleanly, with a light malty backbone that supports without dominating. The finish is distinctly bitter and refreshing, with lingering hop resin and a clean fermentation profile.

hop-forwardcitrus bitternesscrisp, drylight body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with residual bitterness that remains clean and balanced. The aftertaste holds onto citrus and herbal notes, gradually fading into a refreshing, slightly peppery fade.

dry, persistentcitrus aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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.

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