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Hopulent IPA

Epic Brewing Company
United States·American IPA
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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
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
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
piney
caramel
Aroma
The nose is immediately hop-forward, dominated by tropical mango and bright citrus notes from the Citra and Mosaic varieties.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

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
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.

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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