USS Tulsa
The USS Tulsa trades the aggressive bite of a typical West Coast IPA for something gentler. Oats woven into the malt bill add body and a subtle earthiness that rounds the beer's frame, while modern hops—Citra, Galaxy, and Nelson Sauvin—layer bright citrus notes across the palate. The result is far less bitter than its West Coast cousins, making this a beer built for drinking longer into an evening rather than as a sharp opening statement. At 6.2% and 70 IBU, it balances restraint with flavour, the oats lending a silky texture that carries the hop character without harsh edges.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for USS Tulsa
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, smooth, smooth-drinking character as USS Tulsa will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.