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Sticky Icky Icky

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Resiny and dank, with grapefruit and melon notes, this radiantly clear, copper-colored IPA is loaded with Amarillo, Citra, Mosaic and Galaxy hops. It clocks in at 7.1% ABV and 70 IBU and is called a Short's family favorite. From Short's, the craft brewery established in Bellaire, Michigan, in 2004.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter70 IBU
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
resinousdankhoppy
resinous
dank
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous and dank characteristics, delivering pronounced pine and herbal notes from the hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sticky Icky Icky

◎ Appearance

Radiantly clear with a copper hue, this IPA presents a bright, inviting visual profile. The carbonation is lively, supporting a dense head that demonstrates good retention and leaves fine lacing along the glass.

copper-coloredcrystal clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous and dank characteristics, delivering pronounced pine and herbal notes from the hop blend. Grapefruit and melon aromatics emerge beneath, complemented by subtle citrus zest and a grassy, herbaceous undertone that defines the hop-forward profile.

resinous pinedank, herbalgrapefruit, meloncitrus zest

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the resinous hop character immediately establishing itself on the palate. Mid-palate balances citrus sweetness against mounting bitterness, while tropical fruit notes add depth. The 70 IBU bitterness is assertive but well-integrated, finishing with a dry, hoppy persistence.

hoppy bitecitrus-forwarddry resintropical fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and enduring, with lingering resinous and dank hop character that gradually subsides. Residual bitterness lingers pleasantly without harshness.

dry, lingeringhoppy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

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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.

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