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Pelicon Smash IPA

Pelicon Brewery
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🌍 Slovenia · American IPA · One of 342 American IPAs in hopIQ

Pelicon's showcase IPA — Single Malt And Single Hop, brewed with one malt and one hop variety to highlight the raw ingredient quality. Clean, precise and intensely hoppy. Smash IPA is the beer that made Ajdovščina famous in European craft circles.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

clean
100%
hoppy
100%
crisp
60%
citrusy
60%
bitter
60%
dry
30%
floral
30%
piney
30%
refreshing
30%
light
30%
malty
30%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pelicon Smash IPA

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.

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