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Musa Born in the IPA

Cerveja Musa
Portugal·American IPA
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Musa's headline IPA and their most popular beer. Citrus and tropical fruit — mango, melon, grapefruit — with a clean, moderately bitter finish. A gateway IPA for the Portuguese market.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
peach
Aroma
A vibrant tropical and citrus-forward nose dominates, with prominent mango and melon notes mingling with grapefruit zest.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Musa Born in the IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brilliant transparency. The beer displays a white, pillowy head that persists nicely, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass.

pale goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

A vibrant tropical and citrus-forward nose dominates, with prominent mango and melon notes mingling with grapefruit zest. Clean hop character with subtle pine undertones, supported by a light grainy backdrop that doesn't overpower the aromatic profile.

tropical fruitcitrusmangograpefruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright tropical fruit and citrus notes that immediately establish this as an approachable gateway IPA. Mid-palate delivers balanced hop character with a clean grain foundation, leading to a moderately bitter finish that's neither aggressive nor overly soft—well-calibrated for the style.

tropicalcitrus-forwardbalancedmoderately bitter

◑ Finish

A crisp, dry finish with lingering pine and grapefruit notes that fade cleanly. The bitterness resolves pleasantly without any harsh or astringent aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

drycleanrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
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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Food Pairing

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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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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

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