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Beavertail IPA

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Beavertail IPA is named after Beavertail Lighthouse, which has guided sailors where Narragansett Bay meets the open ocean since 1749. The brewery describes it as an East Coast IPA and pours it as a house beer at its Providence taproom. It pours a deep golden color with a sturdy white head. Citrus peel and pine lead the aroma, joined by a faint saline note that recalls sea air, and the hop character carries through into the finish.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
salty
mineral
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive pine and citrus peel—crisp and resinous—that establish the hop-forward character immediately.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beavertail IPA

◎ Appearance

Beavertail pours a deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a sturdy white head that adheres firmly to the glass as you drink. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating a bright, inviting presentation. Lacing persists across the surface, marking each sip with fine foam residue.

deep goldenbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive pine and citrus peel—crisp and resinous—that establish the hop-forward character immediately. Beneath those primary notes sits a faint saline minerality that echoes coastal air and sea salt, adding an unexpected briny dimension. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no heavy malt sweetness to soften the aromatics.

pine, resincitrus peelsea salt, mineralclean, bright

◐ Taste

Entry brings a direct hoppy bite with piney and citrus flavors that dominate the palate. Mid-palate sustains the herbal-resinous character while a subtle saline minerality and faint tropical note add texture without overwhelming. Bitterness builds steadily and carries through to the finish, balanced by a lean malt backbone that avoids sweetness.

piney, herbalcitrus-forwardmineral tanghoppy bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering pine and subtle salt notes fading into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. Bitterness resolves gradually, leaving the palate bright rather than harsh.

dry, cleanlingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

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