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Orange, grapefruit and a whisper of pine resin rise from this copper-orange IPA, met by firm bitterness and a full malt base. Mosaic, Simcoe and Amarillo hops lead the aroma over Pils, Pale and Cara malts, fermented with S-33 yeast. A tribute to the days when IPAs were clear, aromatic and powerful, it is cast as the father of la grande famiglia, at 6.2% ABV.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
malty
piney
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—orange zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath a subtle pine resin note that speaks to the Mosaic, Simcoe and Amarillo blend.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopfather

◎ Appearance

Hopfather presents a clear, copper-orange hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, indicating a well-structured malt foundation and proper conditioning.

copper-orangecrystal cleardense lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—orange zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath a subtle pine resin note that speaks to the Mosaic, Simcoe and Amarillo blend. Beneath the hop profile, a warm, grain-forward malt presence from the Pils and Pale base provides backbone without overshadowing the aromatic character.

grapefruit pithpine resinorange zestgrainy malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and bitter, with firm hop bitterness anchoring the entry across a full malt body. Mid-palate brings forward resinous and citric notes, whilst the supporting Cara malt adds subtle sweetness and depth, maintaining balance between aggression and roundness throughout.

firm bitternessresinouscitric hop bitefull bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering pine and grapefruit character fading into a clean, slightly astringent aftertaste. The bitterness persists pleasantly without becoming harsh, leaving the palate refreshed.

dry finishpersistent citrusclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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

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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.

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