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Monumental IPA

Port City Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 357 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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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

Assertively bitter and dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

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
floral
orange
piney
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Monumental IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Monumental IPA

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.

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
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