Firmly bitter and dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
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 Lunch will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Lunch
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Lunch
◎ Appearance
Lunch presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that settles to a thin collar with good lacing retention. The carbonation is assertive and visible, creating steady streams of bubbles that maintain the beer's liveliness throughout the pour.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit and citrus notes—pineapple, orange zest, and passionfruit lead the charge, backed by a distinctive pine resin character that anchors the composition. Beneath the hop intensity lies a subtle malt sweetness that provides gentle balance without obscuring the aromatic complexity.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with a crisp, clean entry that immediately showcases hop-driven bitterness and citrus flavour. The mid-palate maintains intense fruity and piney hop character while a restrained malt sweetness prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional, creating a well-integrated balance that carries through to the close.
◑ Finish
The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness and a faint citrus persistence that gradually fades. The aftertaste remains clean and crisp, with no cloying residue.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Lunch
