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Mad Scientist Blood Orange IPA

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🌍 Hungary · American IPA · One of 163 American IPAs in hopIQ

Mad Scientist's flagship IPA — brewed with Sicilian blood oranges alongside American Citra and Mosaic hops. Intense citrus and tropical fruit over a firm bitter backbone. The beer that made Budapest's craft scene internationally famous: ambitious, precise and deeply flavourful.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

citrus
125%
hoppy
100%
hop bitterness
75%
orange peel
75%
fruity
25%
tropical
25%
dry
0%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mad Scientist Blood Orange IPA

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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.

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