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Kehrwieder SHIPA Simcoe

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Single Hop IPA with Simcoe — the hop that started the SHIPA series. Passionfruit and pine resin make this the definitive expression of one of craft beer's most beloved hop varieties.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineyresinous
hoppy
piney
resinous
fruity
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the signature Simcoe character—vibrant passionfruit and stone fruit aromatics mingle with prominent pine resin and herbal notes.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kehrwieder SHIPA Simcoe

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a clean, white head that demonstrates good retention. The carbonation is lively and well-defined, creating a visually inviting presentation typical of well-crafted single-hop IPAs.

pale goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the signature Simcoe character—vibrant passionfruit and stone fruit aromatics mingle with prominent pine resin and herbal notes. A citrus backbone rounds out the profile, creating an aromatic experience that is both complex and immediately recognizable as Simcoe-forward.

passionfruitpine resincitrusherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical fruit sweetness that quickly transitions to a robust hop bitterness with resinous, grapefruit-forward character. The medium body provides excellent balance, allowing the distinctive Simcoe spice and pine to shine through without overwhelming the clean malt foundation.

tropicalresinousgrapefruitbitter hop

◑ Finish

A crisp, clean finish with lingering pine and citrus notes that fade steadily. The aftertaste is dry and pleasantly bitter, leaving a satisfying hoppy impression without excessive harshness.

cleandryhoppy lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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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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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