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Pietra IPA

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Pietra's modern IPA entry — aromatic and floral with tropical fruit notes and an assertive but clean bitterness. Brewed with Corsican barley and Alsace hops, it represents the island's take on the global craft IPA movement while staying rooted in local ingredients.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
fruity
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent floral and herbal notes from the Alsace hops, layered with ripe tropical fruit character—pineapple and stone fruit—that speaks to modern American IPA technique.
also:bready,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pietra IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, sustained white head that leaves fine lacing on the glass as it recedes. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a persistent foam collar that frames the liquid throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencrisp white headclean clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent floral and herbal notes from the Alsace hops, layered with ripe tropical fruit character—pineapple and stone fruit—that speaks to modern American IPA technique. A subtle malty backbone provides gentle grain sweetness without dominating the assertive hop aromatics.

floral and herbaltropical fruitAlsace hop charactersubtle malt foundation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors that develop across the mid-palate. The bitterness is assertive and well-defined at 60 IBU, but remains balanced and refined rather than harsh—the Corsican barley contributes a light bready note that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The finish dries progressively without astringency.

crisp citrusbalanced bitternesstropical fruit persistenceclean dry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a dry, hoppy fade that lingers pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, allowing the floral and fruit notes to echo without any residual sweetness.

dry hoppy fadeclean aftertasterefreshing conclusion
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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 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

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