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Midnight Sun Sockeye Red IPA

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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 64 American IPAs in hopIQ

Midnight Sun's flagship — a red IPA named after Alaska's iconic sockeye salmon. Caramel malt backbone balanced against Centennial and Cascade hops for citrus and pine. Sockeye Red IPA is Anchorage's most recognisable craft beer: bold, balanced and distinctly Alaskan.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

pine
87%
citrus
75%
bitter finish
70%
grapefruit
63%
resinous
57%
floral
50%
herbal
45%
caramel malt
38%
medium body
38%
slight sweetness
20%

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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Midnight Sun Sockeye Red IPA

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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.

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