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Lagonda IPA

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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Named after a classic car owned by the boss's father — a house beer since 1997. Pale in colour, the malts provide a sturdy body on which is built a citrus and floral hop character. Organic and vegan. Manchester's longest-running craft IPA.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
orange
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lagonda IPA

Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent head retention. Fine carbonation produces a tight, persistent foam that clings to the glass with visible lacing after each sip. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile typical of the American Pale Ale style.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and floral hop character, with prominent notes of orange zest and delicate floral undertones. A subtle malty sweetness provides balance, while the overall impression remains clean and crisp without any harsh or vegetal notes. The organic, vegan brewing approach yields a harmonious aromatic profile.

citrus, orange zestfloral hop notesmalty sweetnessclean, crisp

Taste

Entry is bright and hoppy with immediate citrus flavors that develop into a full-bodied palate. The moderate bitterness (38 IBU) arrives in the mid-palate without overwhelming, supported by a sturdy malty backbone that provides structure and subtle bread notes. The balance between hop character and malt sweetness remains well-integrated throughout.

hoppy, citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesssturdy malt bodybread character

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering hop bitterness and citrus notes that fade gradually. A refreshing, dry aftertaste invites another sip without any cloying sweetness.

crisp, dry finishlingering citrus bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lagonda IPA

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Lagonda IPA

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, floral character as Lagonda IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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