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IPA Série Simcoe/Centennial

La Brasserie du Mont Salève
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🌍 France · American IPA · One of 373 American IPAs in hopIQ

The core IPA from Mont Salève's acclaimed IPA Série — generously hopped with American and New Zealand hops for maximum aromatic expression. Citrusy, resinous, and tropical with a clean dry finish. One of the most popular beers from one of France's most experimental craft breweries.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
resinous
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IPA Série Simcoe/Centennial

Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout. The head forms quickly and retains well, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed.

golden-amberclearpersistent head

Aroma

The nose is dominated by generously applied American and New Zealand hops, releasing bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon peel—alongside subtle tropical fruit undertones. A resinous, piney character emerges in the background, grounded by clean malt support without excessive grain presence.

citrus peeltropical fruitpine resinclean

Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with citrus flavors developing immediately across the palate. Mid-palate brings layered resinous and piney notes that build into a pronounced yet balanced bitterness. The finish is dry and clean, allowing the hop character to linger without astringency.

citrus-forwardresinousdry finishbalanced bitterness

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and lingering, with residual hop bitterness and subtle pine that fades gradually. No sweetness remains—the dry character persists to the final note.

dryhoppy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of IPA Série Simcoe/Centennial

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with IPA Série Simcoe/Centennial

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, resinous character as IPA Série Simcoe/Centennial will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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