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Karbach Hopadillo IPA

Karbach Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 326 American IPAs in hopIQ

Houston's favourite everyday IPA. Named after the armadillo — Texas's unofficial mascot. Tropical fruit and citrus from American hops, balanced malt and a clean bitter finish. The IPA that put Houston on the craft beer map.

Silver — World Beer Cup 2025 (English Ale)

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
clean
60%
fruity
60%
tropical
60%
bitter
60%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
light
30%
malty
30%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Karbach Hopadillo IPA

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Karbach Hopadillo IPA

Appearance

Hopadillo presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a well-formed white head that demonstrates solid retention. The carbonation is crisp and visible, creating an inviting visual that promises refreshment and drinkability.

goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant American hop character featuring prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes with subtle pine undertones. A gentle floral character and clean malt base emerge beneath the assertive hop aromatics, creating an accessible yet engaging bouquet.

citrustropical fruitpinefloral

Taste

The palate opens with bright grapefruit and citrus flavors that define the mid-palate experience, supported by a balanced malt foundation that prevents harshness. The bitterness builds steadily to a satisfying 65 IBU finish without overwhelming, maintaining the beer's approachable everyday character.

citrus-forwardgrapefruitbalancedhoppy

Finish

The finish is notably clean and crisp with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully rather than clinging. A dry aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip, embodying the drinkability this beer was crafted for.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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