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San Gimignano IPA

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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
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
tropical
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lime zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath tropical stone fruit and pineapple.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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Food Pairing

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About American IPA

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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

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