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Second Street Boneshaker IPA

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Santa Fe's definitive IPA. Bold, citrus and resinous hop character from American varieties, firm malt backbone and a clean bitter finish. Named after the old bicycle style — a beer with character and backbone to match.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
piney
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive American hop aromatics, featuring prominent citrus and pine notes layered with subtle floral and tropical undertones.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Second Street Boneshaker IPA

◎ Appearance

This IPA displays a bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a vivid white head that demonstrates solid retention. The beer pours with lively carbonation that creates a cascading visual presentation characteristic of well-crafted American IPAs.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive American hop aromatics, featuring prominent citrus and pine notes layered with subtle floral and tropical undertones. A resinous character adds complexity, while the malt backbone provides just enough grain sweetness to balance the bold hop presence.

citrus-forwardpineyresinousfloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright grapefruit and citrus flavors that immediately engage the taste buds, followed by a firm malt presence that provides structure and balance. The mid-palate delivers tropical notes and assertive bitterness that builds progressively, culminating in a dry, resinous finish with lingering hop character.

citrus-drivenbitter-forwardresinousbalanced malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with a moderate length, leaving behind a pleasant dry bitterness and subtle pine resin notes. The aftertaste remains hoppy without becoming harsh, showcasing excellent balance and drinkability.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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, resinous character as Second Street Boneshaker IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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