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Dropper IPA

Madison River Brewing Company
United States·IPA
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A classic IPA, balanced and bright, with notes of melon and citrus that drift across the palate. The brewery likens that drift to a perfectly placed dropper under a hopper. It describes the IPA as true to tradition and yet fresh enough to surprise on every cast.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter80 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyjuicy
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with crisp citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath a subtle melon character.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dropper IPA

◎ Appearance

Dropper IPA presents a golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms densely and clings to the glass with fine lacing, while active carbonation rises steadily through the body.

golden-amberclear and brightpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with crisp citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath a subtle melon character. Noble hop resins emerge without aggressive harshness, backed by clean malt undertones that ground the composition without dominating.

citrus zestmelon, subtlenoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and juicy, with citrus-forward character that unfolds across the mid-palate. The 80 IBU bitterness arrives with restraint, balancing the tropical and citric sweetness rather than overpowering it. Clean malt structure supports the hop profile without adding weight or astringency.

juicy, balancedcitrus-forwardrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with lingering citric notes that fade cleanly. Aftertaste remains refreshing and free of residual sweetness or harsh tannins.

crisp, dryclean fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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