Assertively bitter and dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for OG IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and bright, even carbonation throughout. A fine white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with steady lacing, indicating good protein and hop character.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—ripe orange peel and grapefruit zest dominate, backed by a clean, grassy hop character from Citra, Centennial, and Comet varieties. Subtle malt undertones provide a light, grainy foundation without any oxidative or fruity esters.
◐ Taste
Entry is soft and approachable, with juicy citrus flavors expanding across the mid-palate—orange and grapefruit persist alongside a gentle, dry bitterness that builds gradually rather than immediately. The body remains light and crisp, with moderate hop bitterness balancing the restrained malt sweetness.
◑ Finish
Clean, dry finish with lingering grapefruit and herbal hop notes fading gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging the next sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of OG IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with OG IPA
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 OG IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other American IPAs in hopIQ