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New Hop State of Mind

Jopen
Netherlands·Cold IPA
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A cold IPA with grapefruit, lime and ripe stone fruit from Citra, Nectaron, Cascade, Dolcita and Flex hops, a dry finish and a light bitterness. Chapter 6 of Jopen's 2026 series, brewed with Popihn from France and timed for 21 June, the official start of summer. 5.6% ABV. Jopen made it for sunny days and long evenings.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
peach
Aroma
Citrus and stone fruit dominate the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and lime notes from the Citra and Cascade hops leading the charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Hop State of Mind

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms quickly and displays firm lacing that clings to the glass through the drink. Light catches the beer with a bright, crystalline quality typical of cold IPAs.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citrus and stone fruit dominate the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and lime notes from the Citra and Cascade hops leading the charge. Ripe peach and apricot from Nectaron and Dolcita sit beneath, while a subtle herbal and mineral backbone keeps the profile grounded. The aromatic intensity is restrained rather than aggressive, inviting repeated sniffs.

grapefruit, limeripe peachherbal undertonemoderate intensity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and stone fruit that mirror the aroma, delivering immediate freshness without harshness. Mid-palate develops a lean, crisp malt foundation that supports the hop character without sweetness. Bitterness arrives as a clean, measured 55 IBU that dries the finish rather than dominates it, leaving the fruit flavours in the foreground.

crisp citrusdry malt basebalanced bitternessstone fruit forward

◑ Finish

Clean and dry with a sustained citrus edge that gradually fades over several seconds. The aftertaste remains refreshing without astringency, leaving a light, appetising sensation.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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 Cold IPA

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What is a Cold 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.

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