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Kentucky IPA

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Bold American IPA with citrus-forward hops balanced by a solid malt backbone. Bright grapefruit and pine aromas lead into a clean, bitter finish. Brewed in the heart of Bourbon Country at Lexington's only combined craft brewery and distillery.

ABV
6.5%
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
piney
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—bright grapefruit and orange peel—layered beneath piney, herbaceous hop character.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kentucky IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A dense, white head forms quickly and clings to the glass walls with fine lacing. The beer presents a clean, luminous profile typical of well-executed American IPAs.

pale goldenbright claritydense foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus notes—bright grapefruit and orange peel—layered beneath piney, herbaceous hop character. Supporting this is a subtle malt sweetness that grounds the composition without compromising the bold hop presence. The overall impression is fresh and inviting.

grapefruit, pinecitrus-forwardnoble hop profile

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and pine, moving into a solid malt framework that provides gentle sweetness and body. Bitterness builds through the mid-palate with a clean, defined edge—neither harsh nor subdued. The finish maintains focus and dryness throughout.

clean bitternessmalt-supportedcrisp citrus bite

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and moderately long, with lingering pine and grapefruit notes fading gradually. Residual bitterness remains pleasant and well-integrated, leaving no harsh edges.

dry finishlingering citrus
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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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 Kentucky IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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