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Hop Ride IPA

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Named after Bootleg Canyon mountain bike park outside Las Vegas. Balanced and floral with a bitterness that's almost sweet at this strength — a well-crafted American IPA with serious drinkability for something at 7.2%.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppycitrusy
floral
hoppy
citrusy
clean
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced floral and herbal hop character, layered with subtle citrus notes—primarily orange zest and grapefruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Ride IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. Fine carbonation creates a lively, effervescent presentation throughout.

pale goldenclear and brightgood head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced floral and herbal hop character, layered with subtle citrus notes—primarily orange zest and grapefruit. Clean malt backbone provides a light, sweet grain foundation without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh alcohol heat or rough edges.

floral hopscitrus and orangeclean malt baseherbal and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with balanced bitterness that registers as almost sweet rather than aggressive—a hallmark of thoughtful hop integration at 60 IBU. Mid-palate shows integrated citrus and floral hop flavors alongside a dry malt spine. The bitterness lingers gently without becoming astringent, maintaining drinkability throughout.

balanced bitternessdry and cleanfloral-citrus blendsmooth integration

◑ Finish

Finish is crisp and relatively short, fading to a dry, slightly bitter afterglow. Lingering hop bitterness recedes steadily without leaving harshness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishgentle lingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
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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Food Pairing

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, hoppy, citrusy character as Hop Ride IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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