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Santa Fe Happy Camper IPA

Santa Fe Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

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
tropical
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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.

citrus-forwardhoppybalancedbitter finish

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Santa Fe Happy Camper 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 Santa Fe Happy Camper 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 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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