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Red Racer Super Solar IPA

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Central City's seasonal spring/summer IPA — Superior Pale and Crystal malts, Amarillo and Citra hops (the brewery's own body copy also mentions Mosaic; we've followed the published hop bill). Spicy, citrus-forward at 68 IBUs and 6% ABV. Not a hazy — this leans traditional West-Coast bitterness with modern hop character.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter68 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
resinous
floral
Aroma
The nose is immediately assertive with citrus forward—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate, backed by bright floral and herbal notes from the Edelhopfen blend.
also:malty,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Racer Super Solar IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves crisp lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a vibrant, almost jewel-like presence in the glass. This is a visibly dry beer with no haze or suspended matter.

golden-ambercrystal clearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately assertive with citrus forward—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate, backed by bright floral and herbal notes from the Edelhopfen blend. Underneath runs a gentle spicy character and a resinous backbone that speaks to quality hop definition. Subtle malt backbone offers only a whisper of breadiness; this is unambiguously a hop-driven profile.

citrus, zest-drivenfloral, herbalresinous edgespicy undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with citrus impact—Citra and Amarillo deliver bright, tropical stone-fruit notes alongside a peppery spice. The mid-palate builds into the promised 68 IBU bitterness, which arrives as a structured, dry bite rather than harsh astringency, allowing tropical and resinous character to persist. Malz presence is restrained but provides necessary body and a slight bready sweetness that frames the hops without softening them.

citrus, tropicalstructured bitternessdry, resinouspeppery spice

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a lingering dry bitterness that fades gracefully into residual citrus zest and herb. No cloying sweetness; the beer closes clean and leaves the palate ready for another sip.

dry finishlingering citrusclean departure
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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.

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About IPA

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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

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