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Hoppyum IPA

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
piney
caramel
Aroma
Bright citrus aromatics dominate the nose, with distinct notes of tangerine and grapefruit layered over a resinous pine character.
also:orange,fruity,malty
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

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
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

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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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