Kush
Ritual Lab's American IPA — winner of 1st place Beer of the Year 2022 (Birraio dell'Anno). Hop-forward with a vibrant tropical and citrus character and a clean, assertive bitter finish at 55 IBUs. The core IPA expression from Italy's most decorated craft brewery of 2020–2022, representing the apex of Rome's hop-driven brewing scene.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Kush
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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 tropical, hoppy, clean character as Kush will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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