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Alpaca

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An intense tropical hop aroma opens the glass, then guava and melon, followed by honey notes and a dry, bitter finish that balances the tropical fruit. Alpaca is a double dry hopped 6.6% IPA. SALT named it after the animal whose fleece is so soft and silky that sheep's wool feels like wire wool next to it.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
honey
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with an immediate and assertive tropical hop character—guava and melon dominate the initial impression.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alpaca

◎ Appearance

Alpaca presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls, creating fine lacing as the beer settles. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting the visual presentation throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with an immediate and assertive tropical hop character—guava and melon dominate the initial impression. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle honey sweetness that adds roundness without obscuring the bold Edelhopfen aromatics. The double dry-hopping technique amplifies this intensity, creating a layered and complex bouquet that invites repeated inhalation.

tropical fruitguava, melonhoney notesintense hop aroma

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and fruit-forward, with the tropical hop character translating seamlessly from nose to mouth. The mid-palate develops a pleasant bitterness that balances rather than overwhelms, while the honey notes provide a soft counterpoint to the dry, resinous finish of the Edelhopfen. At 6.6% ABV, the beer maintains excellent drinkability despite its assertive flavor profile.

balanced bitternessclean palatedry finishfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is decisively dry and bitter, leaving a lingering resinous quality on the palate that fades gradually. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with a subtle honey warmth that echoes the aromatic introduction.

dry, bitter finishlingering resinclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
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

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

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