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Karbach Hopadillo IPA

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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.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
World Beer Cup 2025
English Ale
★Silver — World Beer Cup 2025 (English Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant American hop character featuring prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes with subtle pine undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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Food Pairing

What to eat with Karbach Hopadillo IPA

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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, clean character as Karbach Hopadillo IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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