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Magma IPA

Birrificio Magma
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🌍 Italy · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

Birrificio Magma's flagship — a citrusy, volcanic IPA from the region that gave Italy its most intense flavours. Brewed to pair with Calabrian nduja, spicy salumi, and the fiery cuisine of the Ionian coast. Pale gold with a white head; tropical and citrus hop aromas dominate, with a clean, assertive bitterness and a dry, spicy finish that echoes Calabria's chilli-laced gastronomy.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
orange
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Magma IPA

Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a white, persistent head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a clean, inviting visual presence that reflects the beer's crisp character.

pale goldwhite headclearmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—layered over tropical fruit impressions of papaya and mango. Beneath these bright hop aromas lies a light, clean Edelhopfen character with no harsh or vegetal notes, creating an aromatic profile that is immediately welcoming and appetizing.

citrus zesttropical fruitbright hop characterclean

Taste

The palate enters with a firm, assertive bitterness balanced by the citrus hop flavors that echo the aroma. Mid-palate develops a subtle spice and dryness that mirrors Calabrian chilli notes, while maintaining clarity and definition. The malt backbone remains light and unobtrusive, allowing the hops to command the flavor narrative without becoming harsh or one-dimensional.

assertive bitternesscitrus-forwardspice notesdry

Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with the bitter impression lingering persistently while the spice fades into the background. A refreshing quality emerges in the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean and eager for the next sip.

persistent bitternessdry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Magma IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Magma IPA

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, dry character as Magma IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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