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Kodiak Island Brewing Island Hopper IPA

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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 326 American IPAs in hopIQ

Kodiak Island's hop-forward IPA — Centennial and Cascade hops with citrus and pine over a clean malt base. Named after the bush planes that hop between Alaska's remote island communities. Island Hopper IPA is Kodiak's boldest beer and a favourite of Alaska's maritime workers.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
clean
60%
piney
60%
bitter
60%
malty
60%
dry
30%
fruity
30%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
light
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 Kodiak Island Brewing Island Hopper 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 Kodiak Island Brewing Island Hopper IPA

Appearance

Island Hopper presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's clean brewing process. A bright white head forms readily and maintains good retention, supported by crisp carbonation that creates an inviting visual presentation.

brilliant goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic Pacific Northwest hop character, with prominent pine and citrus notes leading the charge. Herbal and floral undertones emerge beneath the aggressive hop profile, while a clean malt base provides subtle sweetness without interference.

pine-forwardcitrus burstherbalfloral

Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and grapefruit brightness before transitioning into resinous pine and herbal complexity. A moderate 62 IBU bitterness builds through the mid-palate with excellent balance against the clean malt foundation, avoiding harshness while maintaining bold hop character.

citrus-drivenpiney resinbitter edgecrisp

Finish

Island Hopper concludes with a dry, clean finish that leaves lingering pine and herbal notes without excessive harshness. The bitter aftertaste is refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dryclean finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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