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Pilot IPA

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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

Leith's flagship IPA from Pilot Beer, brewed since 2013 by Matt Johnson and Patrick Jones — Heriot-Watt brewing grads on the Firth of Forth. Scottish pale malt with malted oats and wheat, dry-hopped at three stages with Talus, Bru-1 and Citra for pineapple, pink grapefruit and resinous pine. Extra pale, juicy, dry.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
resinous
60%
clean
60%
tropical
60%
juicy
60%
bitter
60%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Pilot IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pilot 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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