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IPA 8

DouGall's
Spain·American IPA·Rank 15 of 50 · The Best Spanish IPAs
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DouGall's big IPA — orange-coloured, very fruity, with Simcoe and Citra combining for tropical and subtle floral aromas. A very silky mouthfeel and moderate final bitterness at a higher ABV. Built on Maris Otter, Extra Pale, and oats.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
orange
floral
Aroma
Assertive tropical fruit character dominates, with Simcoe and Citra hops projecting distinct notes of mango and pineapple alongside subtle floral undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IPA 8

◎ Appearance

Bright orange-amber hue with excellent clarity and a full, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is lively and even throughout, creating a dynamic and inviting visual presence.

orange-amberclearfull headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Assertive tropical fruit character dominates, with Simcoe and Citra hops projecting distinct notes of mango and pineapple alongside subtle floral undertones. The malt backbone shows gentle grainy warmth without obscuring the hop-forward profile.

tropical fruitSimcoe, Citrafloral hintsclean malt base

◐ Taste

Silky mouthfeel carries pronounced tropical and citrus flavors into a broad mid-palate where hoppy intensity builds gradually. Bitterness is moderate and measured, finishing with a dry, resinous quality that balances the 8% ABV without harshness.

silky mouthfeeltropical, citrusmoderate bitternessresinous

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and floral hop character. Mild warming from alcohol adds subtle presence without becoming hot or distracting.

citrus afterglowfloral fadewarm alcohol note
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
81
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 tropical, hoppy, fruity character as IPA 8 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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