hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Indeed Flavorwave IPA

Tap to rate

Indeed's current flagship IPA — 6.2% ABV, 73 IBU, big American hop character across citrus and tropical notes, firm-but-balanced bitterness, dry-ish finish. The Minneapolis brewery's answer to what a year-round IPA should look like in 2026 — hoppy without going hazy, bitter without going brutal.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter73 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, pronounced American hop character—ripe citrus zest and grapefruit pith combine with subtle tropical stone fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Indeed Flavorwave IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, off-white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Fine carbonation creates a lively, effervescent visual presence without haziness.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent head lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, pronounced American hop character—ripe citrus zest and grapefruit pith combine with subtle tropical stone fruit notes. Underneath, a restrained pale malt backbone provides gentle support without competing for attention. The overall impression is fresh and straightforward, with no yeast esters or oxidative notes.

citrus and grapefruittropical fruitclean hop-forwardpale malt support

◐ Taste

The palate opens with balanced bitterness and citrusy hop intensity that builds through the mid-palate without aggression. A firm but controlled IBU presence frames the flavor without becoming harsh or one-dimensional. The dry, mineral finish arrives cleanly, allowing the tropical and citrus character to linger without residual sweetness.

firm bitternessbalanced hop intensitydry finishcitrus and tropical

◑ Finish

A quick, clean departure with lingering citrus and light tropical notes on the aftertaste. The dryness persists without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry and cleancitrus aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
80
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Indeed Flavorwave IPA

More from Indeed Brewing Company

Indeed Day Tripper Pale Ale
Indeed Day Tripper Pale Ale
American Pale Ale
5.4%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Indeed Mexican Honey Imperial Lager
Indeed Mexican Honey Light
Indeed Mexican Honey Light
American Light Lager
5.2%·Mild
Find matches →
Indeed Midnight Ryder
Indeed Midnight Ryder
American Stout
6%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Indeed Pils
Indeed Pils
German Pilsner
5.1%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →

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, dry character as Indeed Flavorwave IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all American IPA beers in hopIQ →New to American IPA? Read our guide →Browse United States beers →