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Epic Sip

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Tropical fruit hop character leads this 9.5% imperial IPA, with a malt backbone underneath. The brewery promises hop aromas of epic proportions and recommends cracking a can open and breathing it in before the first sip. It is a big beer from a brewery known for the Sunshine family of IPAs and part of the year-round line-up.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalfruity
hoppy
tropical
fruity
malty
resinous
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit character—pineapple, mango, and stone fruit dominate immediately.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Epic Sip

◎ Appearance

Epic Sip presents a bright golden hue with light amber undertones, reflecting its 9 SRM profile. The beer displays good clarity with moderate carbonation visible as fine bubbles rising steadily. Head retention is substantial, with firm white foam that clings to the glass, leaving consistent lacing on each sip.

golden-amberwell-carbonatedpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit character—pineapple, mango, and stone fruit dominate immediately. Beneath the fruit sits a restrained resinous quality from noble hops, with subtle citrus notes that add brightness without harshness. The malt backbone remains understated in the aroma, allowing the hop profile to command attention.

tropical fruitresinous hopscitrus brightness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with full body and tropical fruit flavors that mirror the aroma—mango and pineapple lead the charge. Mid-palate reveals balanced bitterness at 80 IBU that integrates smoothly rather than overwhelms, supported by a subtle malt sweetness that prevents one-dimensionality. The finish carries resinous hop oils and a moderate citrus bite, with 9.5% ABV present but well-managed in the overall structure.

full-bodiedbalanced bitternesstropical dominantsmooth integration

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering resinous and citrus notes fading gradually. A slight warm alcohol presence emerges late, grounding the beer without creating harshness.

medium-length faderesinous persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Imperial IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

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