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Punk IPA

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🌍 Scotland · American IPA · One of 326 American IPAs in hopIQ

The beer that defined UK craft IPA. Brewed with Chinook, Ahtanum, Cascade and Nelson Sauvin hops for an explosion of grapefruit, tropical fruit and lychee, finishing spiky and bitter.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
fruity
60%
tropical
60%
bitter
60%
clean
30%
crisp
30%
piney
30%
refreshing
30%
light
30%
orange
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 Punk 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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Punk IPA

Appearance

Punk IPA displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw-like luminosity. A dense, creamy white head forms generously and persists admirably, supported by crisp carbonation that creates fine, active bubbles throughout.

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Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant hop aromatics—grapefruit citrus and tropical fruit notes leap from the glass, complemented by subtle lychee undertones. A peppery, resinous character adds complexity, with clean malt undertones providing subtle sweetness without overshadowing the assertive hop profile.

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Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with pronounced citrus notes and tropical fruit character that evolve into a satisfying medium body. A wave of piney, bitter hop compounds builds through the mid-palate, delivering robust IBU presence without harshness, while underlying grain provides subtle sweetness and structure.

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Finish

The finish is notably spiky and dry, with a clean exit that doesn't overstay its welcome. A lingering bitter aftertaste from the resinous hops provides a satisfying conclusion that encourages another sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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