Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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 Maggie's Leap 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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Maggie's Leap IPA
◎ Appearance
Maggie's Leap presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays vibrant carbonation with a crisp, inviting visual appeal that promises the refreshing character to follow.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with assertive Cascade and Centennial hop character, delivering prominent grapefruit and pine notes with subtle floral undertones. A clean pale malt base supports the hoppy profile without introducing heavy grain aromas, allowing the citrus and herbal elements to dominate.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with bright citrus and crisp hop bitterness that builds through the mid-palate with pine and herbal notes. The medium body is well-balanced, allowing the 45 IBU to provide a clean, dry bitterness without overwhelming, while subtle grain character grounds the overall experience.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and dry with lingering pine and grapefruit notes that fade gracefully. A refreshing aftertaste with minimal residual sweetness invites immediate sips and encourages repeated enjoyment.
Food Pairing
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