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Ace IPA

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · West Coast IPA · One of 62 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

Ace IPA is Rocky Ridge's classic West Coast IPA, named after the brewery's much-loved dog Ace. It pours golden copper with a fluffy white head. Pine needles, citrus, ripe mango, melon and passionfruit lead the aroma. Each sip brings resin, citrus and pineapple on a lean, clean malt backbone with cracker notes, supported by a firm, rounded bitterness. Bold and unapologetic, yet balanced and very drinkable at 6.8% ABV.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter48 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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AWARDS

Trophy · 2023
Perth Royal Beer Awards
Best India Pale Ale
Trophy — Perth Royal Beer Awards (Best India Pale Ale)
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
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and firmly bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
piney
resinous
tropical
hoppy
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ace IPA

Appearance

Ace IPA presents a luminous golden-copper hue that catches light with clarity and brilliance. A fluffy white head rises generously and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting pour.

golden-copperbright and clearfluffy white headpersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with assertive pine-needle and citrus notes, backed by ripe mango, melon, and passionfruit that add tropical depth. Underlying the fruit lies a subtle resinous quality and clean noble hop character that defines the West Coast tradition. Malt provides only a soft, understated foundation without dominating the aromatic profile.

piney and resinouscitrus and tropical fruitclean noble hopsmango, melon, passionfruit

Taste

The palate strikes an immediate balance between resin, citrus, and pineapple character layered onto a lean, clean malt backbone with delicate cracker notes. A firm yet rounded bitterness emerges mid-palate without harshness, complementing rather than overwhelming the hop-forward profile. The finish is crisp and dry, with the 6.8% ABV keeping the beer refreshingly drinkable and not heavy.

resinous citruspineapple and pinelean malt basefirm balanced bitternesscrisp and dry

Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering piney-citrus notes that fade gracefully without bitterness becoming harsh or cloying. This is a highly refreshing, sessionable IPA that encourages return sips.

dry and cleanlingering pine-citrusrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ace 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 Ace IPA

About West Coast IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast 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 West Coast IPA

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

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