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Wolf Rock

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A red IPA named after the reef off Land's End, described by the brewery as a fusion of red ale and IPA and brewed with noble and New World hops and speciality malt. It pours a clear ruby red. Tasters report caramel and toffee with dark berry fruit, piney, herbal hops and a hint of citrus on the nose; the palate adds roasted malt, raisin and a light chocolate note, with moderate bitterness and a full body. It is found mainly on cask and draught in British pubs.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2020
World Beer Awards
Dark Beer
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (Dark Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelroastedherbal
caramel
roasted
herbal
piney
dark fruit
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee sweetness, underpinned by dark berry fruit notes that recall raisins and plum.
also:chocolate,citrusy
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wolf Rock

◎ Appearance

Wolf Rock pours a clear ruby red, bright and inviting in the glass. The head forms with good retention, building a structured collar that clings to the walls with evident Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the full-bodied character without excessive effervescence.

clear ruby redgood head retentionmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee sweetness, underpinned by dark berry fruit notes that recall raisins and plum. Noble and New World hops deliver a piney, herbal character with a persistent resinous edge, while a subtle citrus accent emerges on closer inspection, brightening the overall bouquet.

caramel, toffeedark berry, pineyherbal hops, citrus

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and malty, with roasted malt providing a solid foundation alongside notes of raisin and dried fruit. A light chocolate note adds depth and warmth in the mid-palate. Hop bitterness builds gradually to moderate levels, balancing the malt sweetness without overwhelming it, and the finish remains clean and dry.

roasted maltraisin, chocolatemoderate bitterness, full body

◑ Finish

The finish is persistent and warming, with lingering roasted grain and a gentle herbal-piney fade. The aftertaste leans toward dry malt with a subtle chocolate echo, leaving the palate satisfied without harshness.

dry, warmingherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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 Red IPA

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What is a Red 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.

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