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Santa Fe Happy Camper IPA

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New Mexico's best-selling craft IPA. Bold tropical and citrus hop character from a dry-hop blend, balanced malt backbone and a clean bitter finish. Named for the laid-back outdoor spirit of Santa Fe. The IPA that greets every visitor to New Mexico's craft scene.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by bold tropical and citrus hop aromatics, with prominent notes of grapefruit and orange leading the way.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Santa Fe Happy Camper IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a clean, white head that demonstrates solid retention. The beer presents vibrant carbonation with steady streams of bubbles, creating an inviting and refreshing visual appeal that matches its crisp character.

goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by bold tropical and citrus hop aromatics, with prominent notes of grapefruit and orange leading the way. Subtle pine and resinous undertones emerge beneath, while delicate floral notes add complexity. The malt backbone provides a light, supportive sweetness without overshadowing the vibrant hop character.

tropical citruspinefloralresinous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus flavors that deliver a bold, hoppy punch true to the IPA style. Mid-palate showcases a pleasant balance between the citrus-forward hops and a clean, medium-bodied malt foundation that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The finish transitions smoothly into a dry, bitter conclusion with lingering pine and resin notes.

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◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with moderate persistence that leaves a pleasant bitter aftertaste characteristic of quality American IPAs. The resinous hop notes linger gently on the palate without becoming harsh or astringent, making this supremely refreshing.

cleandrylingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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 Santa Fe Happy Camper IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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