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🌍 Italy · Imperial IPA · One of 24 Imperial IPAs in hopIQ

9.2% Imperial IPA — the name is the manifesto. Big resinous pine and bitter hop, alcohol warmth balanced by a full-bodied malt spine. Overwhelming on paper, drinkable in the glass thanks to the balance.

ABV
9.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
piney
herbal
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Overdose

Appearance

Deep golden amber with exceptional clarity and a pale, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Bright carbonation lifts the body visually, creating an inviting and well-defined pour that belies the beer's assertive character.

deep golden amberexcellent claritypersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose announces itself with bold resinous pine and herbal hop character that dominates the profile. Beneath the hop intensity lies a warming alcohol note and hints of citrus zest, while a substantial malt backbone provides subtle caramel sweetness that prevents the aroma from becoming one-dimensional.

resinous pineherbal hopscitrus zestwarming alcoholcaramel malt

Taste

Entry brings immediate hop bitterness tempered by full-bodied malt sweetness that anchors the palate. The mid-palate reveals layered pine and herbal resin notes alongside dry citrus, while the alcohol warmth integrates smoothly rather than harshly. Bitterness persists throughout without overwhelming, achieved through careful balance between aggressive hop charge and substantial grain foundation.

bold bitternessfull-bodied maltpiney resindry citrusintegrated warmth

Finish

Long, lingering finish dominated by dry hop bitterness and piney resin that gradually fades into warming alcohol and subtle grain sweetness. The aftertaste remains clean and assertive without excessive harshness.

long bitter finishpiney aftertastewarming fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Overdose

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Overdose

About Imperial IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

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

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