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Cheehoo IPA

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A crushable, bitter IPA with hints of citrus: Oahu citrus and citrus zest set the tone. The brewery invites drinkers to shout the name along, stretched into a long 'Cheeeehooo!'. Made in Kailua, it comes in at 5.9% ABV and 55 IBU, pairing a bitter bite with a light citrus touch.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and grapefruit skin—balanced by a clean, grassy hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cheehoo IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous character. A substantial white head forms with good retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation contributes to the crisp, inviting visual presentation.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and grapefruit skin—balanced by a clean, grassy hop character. A subtle tropical undertone emerges beneath the citrus, with minimal malt contribution allowing the Edelpilz hops to take center stage.

orange zestgrapefruittropical hintsclean hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, citrusy entry that immediately transitions into a pronounced, assertive bitterness. Mid-palate delivers orange and light grapefruit notes alongside a restrained malt sweetness that balances rather than competes. The bitterness builds steadily and carries through the finish without becoming harsh.

bitter bitecitrus-forwardassertive hopsclean palate

◑ Finish

A dry, lingering finish with sustained bitterness and fading citrus notes. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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.

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