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Lakefront IPA

Lakefront Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

Lakefront's assertive IPA — Centennial and Cascade hops with citrus peel, pine resin and a firm bitter finish. Straightforward Milwaukee IPA: honest, well-executed and consistently good.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
piney
resinous
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lakefront IPA

Appearance

Lakefront IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw color typical of American IPAs. A crisp white head forms readily and maintains good retention, indicating proper carbonation and fresh brewing practices.

goldenclearwhite headbright

Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic American hop character featuring prominent citrus peel notes layered with resinous pine and subtle floral undertones. Behind the assertive hops, clean malt provides a modest grainy backbone without overpowering the aromatic profile.

citrus peelpine resinfloralclean

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate citrus and hoppy notes that define the palate. The mid-palate reveals a medium body with balanced grain character and intensifying pine resin bitterness, building toward a firm, dry finish characteristic of well-crafted American IPAs.

hoppycitruspinefirm bitter

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering bitter notes that fade gracefully without astringency. A refreshing aftertaste leaves the palate crisp and inviting for the next sip.

drycleanlingering bitter
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lakefront 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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Lakefront IPA

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, resinous character as Lakefront IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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