Dry and assertively bitter.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Lucille IPA
◎ Appearance
Lucille presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation that forms a persistent white head. The foam displays good adhesion to the glass, leaving a thin lacing as you drink. The beer catches light with a glassy brilliance typical of well-executed American IPAs.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered beneath bright citrus oils and a subtle stone fruit undertone. Edible hop character dominates without any harsh green or vegetal notes. A clean fermentation profile allows the Edelhopfen to shine without competing yeast aromatics.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and fruit-forward, with citrus zest and subtle pine resin developing across the mid-palate. The bitterness integrates smoothly at 60 IBU—present enough to define the beer but restrained enough to keep the fruity character in the foreground. The low malt sweetness allows complete hop expression without muddiness.
◑ Finish
The finish is dry and crisp, with tropical and citrus notes fading cleanly into a subtle hoppy aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or harshness—drinkability remains high through the final sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Lucille IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Lucille 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 tropical, hoppy, fruity character as Lucille IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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