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Joseph Holt American IPA

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Brewed with American hops, this keg IPA opens with a hoppy, fruity aroma and bountiful tropical fruit, pineapple and grapefruit, with citrus carrying through the palate before it settles into a crisp, smooth finish. Pale gold in the glass and 4.5% ABV, it comes from a Manchester family brewery that has been brewing since 1849.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced American hop character, combining tropical fruit notes of pineapple and passion fruit with classic citrus—grapefruit and orange zest prominent.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Joseph Holt American IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in the glass with bright clarity and good light transmission. The head forms quickly and displays solid retention, with fine lacing clinging to the glass walls as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is present and lively, creating steady streams of small bubbles throughout.

pale goldbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced American hop character, combining tropical fruit notes of pineapple and passion fruit with classic citrus—grapefruit and orange zest prominent. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics lies a clean, understated malt base that provides subtle sweetness without dominating the profile.

tropical fruitAmerican hopsgrapefruitcitrus zest

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and fruity, with pineapple and grapefruit flavors arriving immediately on the palate. The mid-palate develops a crisp, clean character with citrus carrying through consistently, while moderate bitterness builds without becoming aggressive. The finish transitions smoothly, shedding excess sweetness and settling into a refreshing, dry conclusion.

tropical fruit forwardgrapefruitmoderate bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and brief, with citrus lingering gently before fading. Bitterness subsides quickly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

clean aftertastebrief finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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

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