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Lost Forty Free Climb IPA

Lost Forty Brewing
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 364 American IPAs in hopIQ

Lost Forty's adventurous IPA — named after rock climbing in the Arkansas River Valley. Tropical and citrus hop character over a clean, firm bitter backbone. Free Climb is the beer of Little Rock's outdoor community: the pint after the hike, before the next climb.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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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 malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Lost Forty Free Climb IPA

Appearance

Light golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A persistent white head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with fine lacing as the beer descends. Lively carbonation creates a steady stream of fine bubbles from the base.

light goldenclear and brightpersistent white headfine lacing

Aroma

Citrus and tropical fruit dominate the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and orange zest supported by hints of mango and pineapple. A gentle floral undertone emerges beneath the hops, while clean malt provides a subtle foundation. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, free of any oxidative or harsh solvent notes.

citrus, tropical fruitgrapefruit, orange zestgentle floralclean, fresh

Taste

Entry is clean and bright, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors building immediately on the palate. Mid-palate reveals balanced malt sweetness that supports rather than dominates, allowing the hop character to remain in focus. A firm, well-integrated bitterness (60 IBUs) develops steadily and holds through the swallow without sharpness.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitbalanced maltclean bitter backbone

Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and a dry, refreshing farewell. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a crisp, quenching sensation on the palate.

dry, crisprefreshinglingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lost Forty Free Climb 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 Lost Forty Free Climb 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, citrusy, clean character as Lost Forty Free Climb IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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