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Maggie's Leap IPA

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Named after a Mourne coastline landmark. A bold Northern Irish IPA with Cascade and Centennial hops, delivering grapefruit and pine over a crisp pale malt base.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
piney
orange
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive Cascade and Centennial hop character, delivering prominent grapefruit and pine notes with subtle floral undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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.

bright goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ 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.

grapefruitpinefloral hopscitrus-forward

◐ 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.

hoppycitrus bitedry bittermedium-bodied

◑ 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.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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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 hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Maggie's Leap IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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