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Rooster IPA

Rooster Ales
Vietnam·American IPA
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Rooster's hop-forward IPA — citrus and tropical fruit with a clean bitter finish. Brewed for Saigon's growing craft drinker community who have moved beyond Saigon Beer and are ready for something with serious hop character.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose bursts with assertive citrus notes—particularly bright grapefruit and lemon zest—layered with tropical fruit aromatics and resinous pine.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rooster IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and vibrant luminosity. A thick, creamy white head forms readily and persists well, indicating good carbonation and fresh brewing. The beer presents a visually appealing, classic American IPA appearance.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose bursts with assertive citrus notes—particularly bright grapefruit and lemon zest—layered with tropical fruit aromatics and resinous pine. Floral and herbal hop character adds complexity without overshadowing the fruit-forward profile. A clean, neutral malt base allows the hops to dominate.

citrus-forwardgrapefruittropicalpine resin

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with immediate citrus impact and tropical fruit notes that develop across the mid-palate. The hoppy character builds smoothly into a assertive but refined bitterness (55 IBU), balanced by the beer's moderate 6% ABV. Herbal and floral nuances emerge, with pleasant citrus peel complexity throughout.

citrus-driventropical fruithoppybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering hop bitterness and a refreshing quality that invites the next sip. The aftertaste maintains citrus and herbal notes without becoming harsh or overly astringent.

drycleanrefreshinglingering hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
82
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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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, clean character as Rooster IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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