Celebration
A winter IPA first brewed in 1981 and released each year from October to December. The brewers select Cascade, Centennial and Chinook on a road trip through the Pacific Northwest and use the dried hops within a few weeks of harvest. The result smells of grapefruit, orange peel and pine resin with a floral edge. Caramel malt gives a full, toffee-tinged body under the hops, and the finish is crisp, resinous and bitter for a long time.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Celebration
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.
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 resinous, piney, citrusy character as Celebration will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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