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British IPA

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🌍 Canada · English IPA · One of 6 English IPAs in hopIQ

Brewed to the older English pattern rather than the American one, pouring deep copper. Traditional European hops give a floral, lightly herbal aroma over a rich caramel malt backbone. The malt stays sweet and bready through the middle, and the bitterness is firm but measured, trimming the sweetness instead of overriding it. The finish is clean and moderately dry, the hop character sitting alongside the malt rather than above it.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another English IPA.
Hop character
floral
herbal
noble hop
hoppy
Malt character
bready
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for British IPA

◎ Appearance

Pours a deep copper hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head. The foam exhibits fine retention and clings to the glass in delicate lacing as you drink. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout.

deep copperclearfine lacingdense head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with classic floral and herbal notes from traditional European noble hops, creating an inviting and restrained aromatic profile. Beneath the hop character lies a rich caramel malt sweetness that anchors the bouquet without overwhelming it. The overall impression is one of balance and refinement rather than assertiveness.

floral hopsherbalcaramel maltnoble-hop character

◐ Taste

The palate enters with sweet, bready malt character that remains present throughout the mid-palate, providing body and warmth at 5.7% ABV. A firm, measured bitterness develops cleanly without aggression, trimming the malt sweetness rather than dominating it. The hop character sits alongside the malt backbone as equal partners rather than taking center stage.

sweet maltbreadymeasured bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish emerges clean and moderately dry, with the malt and hop character resolving into a harmonious aftertaste. Length is moderate, leaving the palate refreshed without lingering harshness.

clean finishdrymoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of British 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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with British IPA

About English IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English 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 English IPA

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

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