Assertively bitter and very dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Rowing Jack
◎ Appearance
Rowing Jack presents a brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and vibrant light transmission. A dense, white head forms with impressive retention, supported by crisp carbonation that creates fine, persistent bubbles throughout the glass.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus and tropical fruit notes, with prominent grapefruit peel and hints of fresh pineapple layered beneath. Pine resin and herbal undertones provide a grounding backdrop, while subtle spice and floral complexity add sophistication to the aromatic profile.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with crisp citrus and grapefruit character, immediately establishing the hop-centric profile. Mid-palate development reveals balanced malty sweetness that anchors the aggressive bitterness, with pine, herbal and subtle spice notes weaving throughout the drinking experience.
◑ Finish
The finish is distinctly dry and clean, with lingering bitter notes from Columbus and Centennial hops that fade gradually. A subtle tropical fruity aftertaste persists, leaving a refreshing, characteristic IPA bite on the palate.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Rowing Jack
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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 Rowing Jack
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 hoppy, bitter, citrusy character as Rowing Jack will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.