Assertively bitter and very dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Short's Huma Lupa Licious
◎ Appearance
Pale golden to amber hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains firm lacing down the glass. Carbonation is brisk and persistent, creating a lively visual presence throughout the drinking experience.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with assertive pine and resinous hop character from a five-variety blend centered on Columbus and Chinook. Citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and lemon zest—emerge beneath, layered over a clean, supporting malt foundation. Subtle herbal and floral undertones complete the profile without softening the bold hop intensity.
◐ Taste
The palate delivers a full-bodied, substantial malt presence that provides ballast for the aggressive hop bitterness. Pine and resinous qualities dominate the mid-palate, with bright citric notes cutting through the sweetness. The 70 IBU bitterness is prominent and uncompromising, settling into a dry, herbaceous finish that lingers without apology.
◑ Finish
The finish is long and resolute, with lingering bitterness and resinous hop character that doesn't fade quickly. A subtle alcohol warmth (7.7% ABV) becomes apparent only at the very end, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Short's Huma Lupa Licious
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Short's Huma Lupa Licious
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, piney, resinous character as Short's Huma Lupa Licious will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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