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The Craft IPA

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A dank, herbal, weighty top aroma opens, followed by citrus and tropical notes in the aftertaste. Bitterness is strong (IBU 60) and the finish dry, with body from hops and alcohol at 6.5% ABV. American-style IPA with Mosaic, Citra, Motueka, Strata, Cryo Sabro and Okinawan-grown hops, added in the cooling stage to keep their aroma intact.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
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
herbalhoppydank
herbal
hoppy
dank
tropical
citrusy
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced dank and herbal character from the carefully selected hop bill, with Mosaic and Strata contributing earthiness and resinous depth.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Craft IPA

◎ Appearance

The Craft IPA presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine-grained head that demonstrates strong lacing retention. Carbonation is visible and well-integrated, with steady streams of bubbles rising through the glass. The beer maintains its foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

golden-amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced dank and herbal character from the carefully selected hop bill, with Mosaic and Strata contributing earthiness and resinous depth. Citrus notes emerge in the mid-range—particularly grapefruit and orange—alongside tropical fruit esters, while the late-addition Cryo Sabro and Okinawan hops preserve bright, clean aromatics. The overall profile leans heavily toward hop complexity with minimal malt backing.

dank herbalcitrus forwardtropical fruitresinous

◐ Taste

The palate entry is bold and hoppy, with the 60 IBU bitterness making an immediate, assertive impression that carries through the mid-palate without harshness. Bitter, herbal, and resinous notes dominate the flavor structure, supported by subtle tropical fruit and citrus undertones that prevent monotony. The 6.5% ABV and hop-derived body create sufficient weight without excess alcohol warmth, while the finish remains distinctly dry.

bitter assertiveherbal hoppytropical citrusdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and lingering, with citrus and tropical notes persisting as the primary flavor signature. Bitterness gradually fades to a dry, slightly resinous conclusion that invites another sip.

dry lingeringcitrus aftertasteclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 American IPA

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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

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