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Hop Ride IPA

Tenaya Creek Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 386 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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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
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hop Ride IPA

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 Ride IPA

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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