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Joker IPA

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Williams Bros' flagship IPA, brewed with Cascade and Centennial hops for bold grapefruit, pine and citrus character. Crisp and dry with assertive bitterness.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic American hop character, with prominent grapefruit and citrus notes leading the charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Joker IPA

◎ Appearance

Joker IPA presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of well-crafted American IPAs. The beer displays excellent clarity with a crisp white head that demonstrates good retention. Lively carbonation is evident throughout, creating an inviting and refreshing visual presentation.

pale goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic American hop character, with prominent grapefruit and citrus notes leading the charge. Pine and subtle floral undertones add complexity, while clean malt provides a balanced foundation. The aromatic profile is fresh and vibrant without any harsh or oxidized qualities.

grapefruitpinecitrusfloral

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry with immediate hop-forward character that showcases bold bitterness at 50 IBUs. The mid-palate layers citrus and pine flavors with balanced grain sweetness, while the assertive bitterness builds steadily. The medium body supports the flavors well without heaviness, maintaining drinkability throughout.

hoppybittercitrus-forwardcrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering pine and grapefruit notes that fade gracefully. A pleasant bitter aftertaste persists without becoming harsh, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

cleandrylingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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

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 Joker IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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