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Hot Rod IPA

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La Perle Toulousaine's hop-forward IPA, generously loaded with American hops. Assertive bitterness with citrus and tropical fruit aromas — an organic IPA that punches well above its regional profile.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
hoppyfruitytropical
hoppy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
clean
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive American hop character: bright citrus zest, grapefruit pith, and pine resin dominate.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hot Rod IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A dense, off-white head forms readily and maintains solid retention, leaving fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visually apparent throughout.

pale goldclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive American hop character: bright citrus zest, grapefruit pith, and pine resin dominate. Underlying tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—emerge with aeration. The malt base is restrained, providing a clean, dry foundation without sweetness.

citrus peeltropical fruitpine resindry malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hop-forward, with immediate bitterness that fills the mid-palate without harshness. Orange and citrus flavors interweave with subtle piney tones. The clean fermentation allows hop character to dominate; residual sweetness is minimal, maintaining a dry, refreshing profile throughout.

assertive bitternesscitrusclean finishdry palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is quick to medium in length, fading to a pleasant, lingering hop bitterness. No cloying residue; the finish remains crisp and inviting.

dry aftertastehop-forward
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
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

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, bitter, fruity character as Hot Rod IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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