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Monday Night Slap Fight

Monday Night Brewing
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 364 American IPAs in hopIQ

Monday Night's sessionable American IPA — 5.8% ABV, 70 IBU, dry-crisp finish that keeps the bitterness honest, citrus-and-tropical hop bill. Below Death Raptor in ABV, above Space Lettuce in bitterness ratio — the daily IPA slot in Atlanta. Slap Fight, per the marketing, is what happens when the hops meet the palate.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

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
orange
tropical
floral
piney
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monday Night Slap Fight

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent character. Dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains steady retention, leaving clean Schaumkleiden down the glass. Effervescence is crisp and well-integrated, giving the beer an inviting, lively presentation.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headvibrant carbonation

Aroma

Citrus and tropical fruit aromas dominate the nose, with pronounced notes of orange zest and fresh grapefruit jumping forward immediately. A floral hop character emerges beneath, coupled with subtle piney undertones that ground the composition. Light, clean Malz backbone supports without overshadowing the hop-driven profile.

citrus forwardtropical fruitfloral hopspine accent

Taste

Entry is bright and hoppy with immediate citrus and stone fruit notes that coat the palate decisively. The mid-palate maintains hop intensity while revealing layers of orange blossom and subtle tropical nuance, balanced by a measured, dry Malz foundation. Bitterness is present and honest without aggression, finishing clean and crisp.

citrus-driventropical finishbalanced bitternessdry malt base

Finish

The finish is notably dry and snappy, with lingering citrus and hop bitterness that encourages another sip. Aftertaste remains refreshing and sessionable, fading to a clean, resinous memory without astringency.

dry, crisphoppy linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Monday Night Slap Fight

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 Monday Night Slap Fight

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, bitter character as Monday Night Slap Fight will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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