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Monumental IPA

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A well-balanced, award-winning IPA named for Washington DC's monuments, featuring Magnum, Centennial, Amarillo, and Liberty hops. Bright and citrusy with a clean, firm bitterness.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
floral
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—orange zest and tangerine—delivered by the Amarillo and Liberty hops.
also:malty,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monumental IPA

◎ Appearance

Monumental IPA presents a bright golden-amber color with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The white head forms readily and persists with fine lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

golden-amberbright clarityfirm head retentionfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—orange zest and tangerine—delivered by the Amarillo and Liberty hops. A subtle floral backdrop and light herbal character emerge on closer inspection, while the malt base remains discreetly in the background.

citrus-forwardorange peelfloral undertonesclean hop profile

◐ Taste

The palate enters with balanced bitterness and crisp citrus flavor, sustained through the mid-palate without harshness. A light malty sweetness provides foundation, allowing the Magnum and Centennial hops to develop their characteristic pine and bright character. The finish leaves a clean, firm bitterness that defines the beer without overpowering.

balanced bitternesscitrus-drivencrisp mouthfeellight body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing with lingering bitterness that fades cleanly. The aftertaste maintains citrus notes without any lingering harshness or sweetness.

dry finishcitrus persistenceclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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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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