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Jasper

Fidens Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Imperial IPA · One of 21 Imperial IPAs in hopIQ

Fidens' all-Citra hazy imperial IPA — the beer that put an Albany warehouse-district brewery on the New York map. Single-hop showcase: bright orange and grapefruit zest, ripe stone-fruit sweetness, and a soft, pillowy oat-and-wheat body. Craft Beer & Brewing published the recipe as a masterclass. Unmistakable.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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 firmly bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
tropical
Distinctive notes
hazy
dark fruit
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jasper

Appearance

A luminous pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout, characteristic of the style. The dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls. Fine carbonation rises steadily, creating a soft, pillowy visual presence.

pale goldenhazy throughoutpersistent headfinely carbonated

Aroma

Bright citrus dominates immediately — vibrant orange zest and grapefruit pith leap from the glass. Underneath lies a ripe stone-fruit character with subtle tropical undertones. The single-hop Citra expression is unmistakable, with no competing malt or yeast-derived notes to distract.

orange zestgrapefruitripe stone fruittropical

Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, the oat-and-wheat base providing a creamy, rounded body that carries the hop character without harshness. Mid-palate develops stone-fruit sweetness and citrus definition, while moderate bitterness (50 IBU) integrates smoothly rather than asserting dominance. The finish remains clean, dry, and focused on the Citra expression.

citrus-forwardsoft bitternesscreamy mouthfeelstone fruit sweetness

Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering orange and grapefruit notes. The aftertaste remains dry and slightly resinous, with no astringency or alcohol burn despite the 7.8% ABV.

citrus persistenceclean dry finish
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jasper

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 Jasper

About Imperial IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, hazy, citrusy character as Jasper will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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