Very dry and assertively bitter.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Pernicious IPA
◎ Appearance
Bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves clean lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of small bubbles that sustain the foam collar throughout the pour.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes—bright grapefruit zest and mango—layered over a solid resinous pine backbone. A subtle bready, grain-forward character provides foundation without overwhelming the hop-forward character; the aroma is clean and inviting rather than harsh.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and refreshing, leading into a balanced mid-palate where bright citrus and tropical fruit play against assertive resin and pine. The bready malt base sits cleanly underneath; bitterness is present but restrained at 60 IBUs, finishing dry without any harsh or lingering bite.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and dry with moderate length, fading to a subtle piney-resinous aftertaste without astringency. Refreshing quality invites another sip rather than coating the palate.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Pernicious 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 Pernicious 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 hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Pernicious IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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