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Rivertown IPA

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Passion fruit and mango on the nose, citrus and fruit in a hoppy, citric palate, with a sweet, soft mouthfeel (sweetness 4 out of 5) and balanced bitterness (2.5). A deep gold, tropical American IPA of 5.6%, dry hopped with Mosaic from the USA and Rakau from New Zealand for their fruity character. Kegged and bottled, vegan-friendly.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced passion fruit and mango, delivering a distinctly tropical character that sets the tone immediately.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rivertown IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep gold in the glass with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the walls. The carbonation is lively, creating a visually inviting and well-defined foam collar that holds throughout the pour.

deep goldbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced passion fruit and mango, delivering a distinctly tropical character that sets the tone immediately. Citrus notes layer beneath the stone fruit, while subtle herbal and resinous undertones from the Mosaic and Rakau hops ground the bouquet in classic American IPA aromatics.

passion fruitmangocitrustropical stone fruitherbal resin

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit that align with the aroma's promise, then develops into a balanced interplay of fruity sweetness and measured bitterness. The mouthfeel is remarkably soft and rounded, with a gentle sweetness (4/5) that complements rather than overwhelms the hop-forward character, while restrained bitterness (2.5/5) allows the fruit notes to remain prominent.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitsoft mouthfeelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus and subtle resinous notes lingering pleasantly without harshness. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

clean finishdrycitrus persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
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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