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IPA 9

DouGall's
Spain·American IPA·Rank 44 of 50 · The Best Spanish IPAs
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DouGall's flagship IPA — brewed with Simcoe, Citra, and Cascade. Orange and very fruity with a silky mouthfeel and a moderate bitter finish. Gluten-free. Barcelona Beer Challenge Gold 2024 and Concours International de Lyon Gold 2024 — Best Beer from Spain. Arguably Spain's finest IPA in the minds of many craft beer enthusiasts.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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
orange
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over a fruity, slightly tropical character from the hop blend of Simcoe, Citra, and Cascade.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IPA 9

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and visible throughout, creating a soft, structured foam that clings elegantly to the glass with each sip.

golden-amberclearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over a fruity, slightly tropical character from the hop blend of Simcoe, Citra, and Cascade. A gentle maltiness provides grounding beneath the assertive Edelhopfen aromatics, with no yeast-driven esters dominating the profile.

orange zestcitrus-forwardtropical fruitclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate enters with juicy, fruit-driven sweetness that transitions smoothly into a medium-bodied mid-palate with balanced bitterness. The silky mouthfeel amplifies the orange and citrus flavors, while the moderate 60 IBU bitterness resolves cleanly without astringency or harshness.

fruity entrysilky mouthfeelmoderate bitternessorange citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a lingering dry bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste carries residual citrus notes without becoming cloying or overly resinous.

dry finishcitrus aftertastecrisp
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
83
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

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