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Kodiak Island Brewing Island Hopper IPA

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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.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic Pacific Northwest hop character, with prominent pine and citrus notes leading the charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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

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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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