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Psychedelic Cat Grass

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Tropical fruit leads the flavor, with bold aromas of pineapple, mango and grapefruit, and the finish turns pleasantly dry and bitter. Mosaic, Amarillo and Citra hops go in, and the beer is triple dry-hopped. The brewery counts it among the friskiest IPAs in the Short'siverse. 7.6% ABV, 85 IBU.

ABV
7.6%
Bitterness
Very bitter85 IBU
Citrus 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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—pineapple and mango lead, backed by grapefruit zest and bright citrus notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Psychedelic Cat Grass

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms with fine, persistent bubbles that leave delicate lacing along the glass as you drink. Light catches the body with an inviting translucence typical of the style.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—pineapple and mango lead, backed by grapefruit zest and bright citrus notes. The triple dry-hopping creates a complex, layered hop character that remains fresh and assertive without becoming harsh. Underlying malt support remains restrained, allowing the Mosaic, Amarillo, and Citra hops to dominate the aromatic profile.

tropical fruitpineapple, mangograpefruitcitrus-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with tropical fruit flavors mirroring the aroma. The mid-palate develops a pleasant dryness and building bitterness as the 85 IBU make themselves known, creating a satisfying tension between fruit sweetness and herbal resin. The finish carries through with lingering hop bitterness and a dry, slightly astringent character.

tropical, dryhop-driven bitternessclean palatefruity malt balance

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is persistently dry and bitter, with residual grapefruit and citrus notes fading gradually. A pleasant astringency lingers, characteristic of well-integrated noble hops in an American IPA.

dry finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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 tropical, dry, fruity character as Psychedelic Cat Grass will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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