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Hopulent IPA

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

A hop-forward West Coast IPA packed with Simcoe, Citra, and Mosaic hops. Bursting with tropical mango, citrus, and pine over a solid caramel malt base.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
tropical
Malt character
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopulent IPA

Appearance

Hopulent presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head is persistent and well-retained, leaving distinct lacing on the glass as you drink through.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

Aroma

The nose is immediately hop-forward, dominated by tropical mango and bright citrus notes from the Citra and Mosaic varieties. Pine and resinous undertones emerge as the beer warms, layered over a subtle caramel malt sweetness.

tropical mangocitrus and pineresinous

Taste

The palate opens with clean citrus and tropical fruit, supported by a solid caramel malt backbone that provides body without overwhelming sweetness. Bitterness builds gradually through the mid-palate, finishing with a dry, piney character that lingers pleasantly.

citrus-forwardbalanced maltdry bitter finish

Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with lingering hop bitterness and pine notes that fade to a dry aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains.

drylingering hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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