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Hoppyum IPA

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

Foothills' flagship and one of NC's top-selling IPAs. Copper-amber in the glass, with tangerine, orange and grapefruit hop aromas, a backbone of caramel malt, and bold resinous pine and citrus over a firm, clean, dry finish. Take some hoppy, add some yum.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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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
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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
orange
piney
resinous
Malt character
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoppyum IPA

Appearance

Copper-amber hue with good translucency and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a visibly lively pour with steady bubble streams.

copper-ambergood claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

Bright citrus aromatics dominate the nose, with distinct notes of tangerine and grapefruit layered over a resinous pine character. A subtle caramel-malt sweetness provides backbone without overwhelming the assertive hop profile.

citrus, tangerine, grapefruitresinous pinecaramel maltaromatic hops

Taste

The palate opens with bold, clean citrus and orange character complemented by a firm, resinous pine bitterness. Caramel malt contributes gentle sweetness mid-palate, balancing the pronounced hop bite without ever becoming sweet or cloying.

citrus-forwardresinous, pineybalanced bitteringdry palate

Finish

The finish is firm and decisively dry, with lingering grapefruit bitterness and a clean, astringent resin aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry finishbitter aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hoppyum 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 Hoppyum 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 hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Hoppyum IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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