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Lagunitas IPA

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One of America's best-selling craft IPAs. Well-balanced with tropical fruit, citrus and pine from a blend of seven hops. Medium malt body and a clean, dry bitter finish. The IPA that converted millions of Americans to craft.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
hoppycleantropical
hoppy
clean
tropical
piney
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a prominent blend of citrus and tropical fruit notes, complemented by distinctive pine and herbal resin character from the seven-hop combination.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lagunitas IPA

◎ Appearance

Lagunitas IPA presents a bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a firm white head that demonstrates good retention. The beer displays vibrant carbonation with a lively cascade of bubbles, creating an inviting and appetizing visual presentation characteristic of well-crafted American IPAs.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a prominent blend of citrus and tropical fruit notes, complemented by distinctive pine and herbal resin character from the seven-hop combination. Subtle grain and malt undertones provide balance, creating an aromatic profile that is inviting without being overly aggressive or one-dimensional.

citrus-forwardpine resintropical fruitherbal

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, medium-bodied malt foundation that provides structure without heaviness, followed by a wave of grapefruit and citrus notes in the mid-palate. The bitterness builds progressively, delivering a clean, well-integrated hop bite at 46 IBUs that feels balanced rather than harsh, showcasing the brewery's masterful hop blending.

citrus-dominantbalanced bitternesscrispgrapefruit

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a lingering resinous bitterness that fades gracefully without becoming astringent. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip while leaving the palate cleansed and ready for the next taste.

dryclean finishlingering bitter
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
83
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, bitter, clean character as Lagunitas IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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