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Magnolia IPA

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Fertile Ground's IPA — named after the Mississippi state flower and built with the same precision the brewery applies to its lagers. Citrusy and hop-forward without being extreme, it proves that a lager-focused brewery can still brew a compelling IPA.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
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
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit zest and orange peel—layered over a clean, minerally hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Magnolia IPA

◎ Appearance

Magnolia IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a modest white head that builds cleanly. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the glass. Head retention is moderate, leaving delicate lacing that clings briefly to the glass.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—grapefruit zest and orange peel—layered over a clean, minerally hop character. A subtle malt backbone emerges beneath, providing gentle breadth without sweetness. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no harsh edges or oxidative notes.

citrus zestgrapefruitmineral hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

Citrus flavors dominate the palate from entry through mid-palate, with grapefruit bitterness and subtle orange character. The 60 IBU bitterness is integrated and balanced rather than aggressive, allowing the hop character to remain forward without overwhelming. The finish dries cleanly with a light, crisp sensation that encourages another sip.

grapefruit bitternessbalanced hopsdry finishcrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with citrus notes lingering subtly into the aftertaste. A dry, refreshing quality persists without any astringency or heaviness.

medium finishcitrus lingerdryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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

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