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Radical Road

Stewart Brewing
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

Stewart's signature triple-hopped IPA — robust, well-balanced with a nicely bitter finish. Named after the dramatic path along Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park. Citrusy and floral. One of Edinburgh's biggest craft brewing success stories.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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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 and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Radical Road

Appearance

Radical Road presents a golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with good density and persists well, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout the pour.

golden amberclearpersistent head

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit pith—complemented by delicate floral undertones reminiscent of noble hops. A clean, herbaceous character emerges beneath, with subtle malt backbone providing gentle sweetness without dominating the aromatic profile.

citrus zestfloralherbaceousclean

Taste

Entry is crisp and medium-bodied, with citrus flavors developing immediately across the palate. The mid-palate sustains a balanced hoppy bitterness (60 IBU) that neither overwhelms nor recedes, layered with subtle stone fruit notes. The finish remains dry and assertive, with lingering bitter compounds providing structure.

balanced bittercitrus forwardcrisp entry

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, with a gentle resinous hoppy dryness that encourages further sips. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving only a whisper of citrus pith and herb on the palate.

dry finishhoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Radical Road

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 Radical Road

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, floral character as Radical Road will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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