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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
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyresinouspiney
hoppy
resinous
piney
citrusy
herbal
Aroma
The nose announces itself with bold resinous pine and herbal hop character that dominates the profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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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

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