Say Hello To 1176
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Say Hello To 1176
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Say Hello To 1176 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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