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Peace Tree Grapefruit Groove

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Peace Tree's grapefruit IPA — 7.25% ABV, 95 IBU, real grapefruit juice added post-fermentation, pushing the citrus-and-pine hop bill even further into pithy-bitter territory. Above East Village IPA in strength and bitterness — the top-of-the-hop-mountain slot in the Iowa lineup. Not for the bitter-averse.

ABV
7.25%
Bitterness
Very bitter95 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
orange
Aroma
Assertive citrus and pine hop character dominates, driven by added grapefruit juice that pushes forward as the beer opens.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peace Tree Grapefruit Groove

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that clings to the glass with crisp retention. Bright carbonation rises steadily in the body, catching light throughout the pour. The lacing persists in delicate threads down the side of the glass.

pale goldenclearfine white headhigh carbonation

◌ Aroma

Assertive citrus and pine hop character dominates, driven by added grapefruit juice that pushes forward as the beer opens. Beneath the aggressive hoppy layer lies a light, clean Malz foundation with subtle grain notes. The bitterness extends into the nose as a dry, pithy quality that frames the entire aromatic profile.

grapefruit, pineherbal hop bitedry citrus pithclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry strikes immediately with peppery hop bitterness and grapefruit astringency that coats the palate. The mid-palate develops orange zest and piney resin notes, while the added grapefruit juice reinforces the tart, dry character without sweetness. The 95 IBU load asserts itself throughout, leaving little room for malt complexity—a beer that prioritizes hop expression over balance.

bitter, drygrapefruit, orangepiney resinhigh hop intensity

◑ Finish

Lingering bitterness and citrus grip persist into a dry, extended aftertaste. Minimal sweetness and a slight warmth from the 7.25% ABV fade slowly, leaving the drinker with pith and pine.

dry finishhoppy aftertastelingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
87
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 Grapefruit IPA

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What is a Grapefruit 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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