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Say Hello To 1176

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Say Hello To 1176 is a well-crafted IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago hop-forward brewery that has made a name for itself across the American craft scene. Pouring a luminous golden-amber with a frothy white head, this beer immediately signals its hop-forward intentions. The aroma bursts with bright citrus peel, ripe tropical fruit, and a whisper of resinous pine — quintessentially Midwestern in its boldness. On the palate, a smooth, medium-bodied malt backbone supports waves of juicy hop character, balancing bitterness with a pleasing roundness. The finish is clean and moderately dry, leaving a lingering citrus zest that invites the next sip. A confident, approachable IPA that showcases Hop Butcher's deft hand with American hops.

ABV
6.75%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose bursts with assertive citrus peel—lemon and grapefruit zest dominate—layered beneath ripe tropical fruit notes of mango and passionfruit.
also:juicy,fruity,malty,orange
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Say Hello To 1176

◎ Appearance

Say Hello To 1176 presents a luminous golden-amber hue that immediately conveys its hop-forward nature. A frothy white head forms generously and clings to the glass with evident persistence. The clarity is bright and inviting, with lively carbonation visible throughout the pour.

golden-amberfrothy white headbright and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose bursts with assertive citrus peel—lemon and grapefruit zest dominate—layered beneath ripe tropical fruit notes of mango and passionfruit. A resinous pine character threads through the background, supported by a subtle herbal quality that speaks to the careful selection of American noble hops. The aromatic profile is bold without being aggressive, inviting immediate engagement.

bright citrus peeltropical fruitresinous pine

◐ Taste

Entry brings a smooth, juicy hop presence balanced by a medium-bodied Malz foundation that prevents the bitterness from overwhelming. Mid-palate reveals waves of citrus and stone fruit, with the resinous character adding textural complexity and a gentle astringency. Bitterness remains measured at 60 IBU, providing structure without harshness, while the overall mouthfeel is clean and well-integrated.

juicy hopscitrus-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus zest that encourages the next sip without becoming fatiguing. A subtle piney aftertaste rounds out the experience, maintaining hop character through the final moments.

dry citrus zestclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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

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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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