Dry and assertively bitter.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Pelicon Smash IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms dense and persistent, clinging to the glass in fine lacework that diminishes gradually. Light transmits cleanly through the body, revealing the beer's crystalline structure.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with assertive noble hop character—citrus zest and pine resin dominate the foreground, backed by subtle floral notes of lavender and herb. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt foundation that supports rather than competes, with no yeast-derived aromatics clouding the precision. The single-hop expression is direct and unapologetic.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and immediately hoppy, with citrus and herbal bitterness distributing evenly across the palate. Mid-palate remains dry and focused, allowing the single malt's subtle sweetness to emerge briefly before the hop bitterness reasserts dominance. Finish is clean with a persistent, resinous bite that lingers without harshness.
◑ Finish
The aftertaste is long and dry, with noble hop bitterness fading gradually over several minutes. No residual sweetness or alcohol warmth interferes; the finish remains as precise and clean as the opening.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Pelicon Smash IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Pelicon Smash IPA
About American IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, hoppy, crisp character as Pelicon Smash IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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