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Quilmes IPA

Cerveza Quilmes
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🌍 Argentina · IPA · One of 81 IPAs in hopIQ

Quilmes IPA was introduced in 2023, first in Buenos Aires and then across Argentina. It is brewed from malt alone, golden with copper tints, bright and with a lasting head, and hopped with three varieties grown in Argentina. Herbal hop aromas lead, backed by cereal and malt, with a light citrus character alongside. Body and alcohol are medium, and the bitterness stays gentle and restrained, a deliberately mild reading of the style.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another IPA.
Hop character
herbal
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Quilmes IPA

Appearance

A bright golden hue with copper tints catches the light beautifully, presenting excellent clarity and transparency. The beer displays a lasting white head that persists throughout the tasting, indicating proper carbonation and fresh brewing technique.

goldencopper tintsbrightlasting head

Aroma

Herbal hop character dominates the nose, showcasing the three Argentine hop varieties with green, grassy notes. Supporting the hops are pleasant cereal and malt undertones, with subtle citrus and light tropical fruit notes emerging on closer inspection—a well-balanced bouquet that respects the IPA tradition without overwhelming.

herbal hopscereal maltcitrustropical fruit

Taste

The palate opens with gentle herbal and malty flavors, maintaining a light to medium body that feels approachable and refreshing. Mild citrus notes complement the soft bitterness (23 IBU), which remains restrained and elegant rather than aggressive, making this a distinctly drinkable interpretation of the IPA style.

herbalmaltygently bittercitrusy

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the herbal bitterness fading gracefully without overstaying its welcome. A dry, refreshing aftertaste lingers briefly, inviting another sip and reinforcing the beer's approachability.

cleandrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Quilmes IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Quilmes IPA

About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

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

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