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San Gimignano IPA

Birrificio San Gimignano
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🌍 Italy · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

Birrificio San Gimignano's IPA — hoppy and aromatic, with the medieval towers of San Gimignano on the label and the spirit of the Via Francigena pilgrimage route in its character. Pale gold with a white head; citrus and tropical hop aromas dominate the nose. The palate is decisively hoppy with a clean, dry bitterness and a refreshing finish. Available across Tuscany and at the brewery's dedicated restaurant partners.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for San Gimignano IPA

Appearance

Pale gold with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles to a thin collar with steady lacing. The beer shows fine carbonation, evident in a persistent bead that maintains the foam structure throughout the glass.

pale goldwhite headcrisp carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lime zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath tropical stone fruit and pineapple. A floral undertone emerges with time, suggesting noble hop character beneath the fruit-forward presentation.

citrus zesttropical fruitfloral hops

Taste

The palate opens with assertive bitterness balanced by a clean, slightly sweet malt backbone that never overwhelms. Citrus and tropical fruit flavors build through the mid-palate, delivering the full hop expression promised on the nose without harshness or astringency.

hoppy bitecitrus forwardclean dry

Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering bitterness that fades to a dry, mineral-like quality. A subtle tropical note persists in the aftertaste, inviting the next sip.

dry finishrefreshingbitter aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of San Gimignano 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 San Gimignano IPA

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 San Gimignano IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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