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Silverspot IPA

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Earthy, herbal and tangerine-like hop aromas sit over a toasty, biscuit-like malt profile in this highly drinkable English-style IPA. It has 6% ABV and 55 IBU, and $1 from every pint sold supports protection of the Oregon Silverspot Butterfly, a species that once thrived along the coastal grasslands.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastyearthyherbal
toasty
earthy
herbal
hoppy
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent herbal and earthy hop character, layered with distinct tangerine and citrus notes that speak to refined noble hop selection.
also:orange,citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silverspot IPA

◎ Appearance

Silverspot IPA presents a bright, golden-amber hue characteristic of the English IPA style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a dense, off-white head that forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation supports a stable foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

golden-amberclear, dense headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent herbal and earthy hop character, layered with distinct tangerine and citrus notes that speak to refined noble hop selection. Beneath the hop-forward profile, a toasty and biscuit-like malt foundation emerges, adding warmth and depth without overwhelming the aromatic complexity.

herbal, earthy hopstangerine, citrustoasty malt

◐ Taste

The palate leads with toasty, biscuit-driven malt sweetness that creates an accessible entry, while herbal and earthy hop bitterness develops progressively through the mid-palate. At 55 IBUs, the bitterness remains balanced and integrated—never harsh—allowing the orange citrus notes and smooth malt backbone to coexist harmoniously. The beer drinks remarkably clean and refreshing for its hop character.

toasty, biscuit maltbalanced hop bitternesssmooth, drinkable

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with residual herbal hop notes lingering pleasantly without astringency. A gentle malt sweetness fades to a clean, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, crispherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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 English IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English 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 English IPA

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