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HopShock IPA

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A Southwestern-style IPA built for the heat — sharper and more aggressive than Devil's Ale, with piney resinous hop character and a dry finish. The IPA SanTan drinkers graduate to after the Devil's Ale.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
hoppypineyresinous
hoppy
piney
resinous
citrusy
clean
herbal
Aroma
Assertive and forward-facing hop character dominates, with prominent piney and resinous notes that sit at the forefront of the nose.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HopShock IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass wall, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Carbonation appears brisk and well-integrated.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Assertive and forward-facing hop character dominates, with prominent piney and resinous notes that sit at the forefront of the nose. Supporting citrus undertones emerge on closer inspection, with subtle herbal minerality providing depth. The malt backbone remains restrained, allowing the hop expression to command attention.

piney resincitrus notesherbal mineralityaggressive hop presence

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with bright hop bitterness arriving immediately and building through the mid-palate. The piney resinous character translates fully from nose to palate, underpinned by a light, pale malt structure. The finish turns notably dry, with lingering bitterness that refreshes rather than burdens.

sharp bitternessdry palateresinousclean malt base

◑ Finish

Short to medium, with hop bitterness fading cleanly and leaving behind a dry, mineral quality. The aftertaste remains crisp and thirst-inducing, well-suited to warm climates.

dry aftertasterefreshingmineral finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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

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