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Ska Modus Hoperandi IPA

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Ska's flagship IPA and a Colorado craft classic. Citrus and tropical fruit from American hops, firm malt backbone and a clean, dry finish. The music pun name — riff on Modus Operandi — suits a brewery that's always been a little different.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
malty
Aroma
Classic American hop character dominates with prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes—think grapefruit, orange, and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ska Modus Hoperandi IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant white head that demonstrates solid retention. The beer displays lively carbonation visible throughout the glass, creating an inviting and well-crafted presentation typical of quality IPAs.

golden-amberclearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

Classic American hop character dominates with prominent citrus and tropical fruit notes—think grapefruit, orange, and stone fruit. A subtle resinous pine backbone supports the aromatic profile, while clean malt provides gentle grain support without overshadowing the hop-forward nose.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitpiney resinclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive citrus and grapefruit flavors that complement a firm, well-balanced malt backbone. Mid-palate reveals tropical nuances and subtle pine resin, building into a pronounced but not harsh bitterness (65 IBU) that's integrated throughout rather than aggressive.

citrus-drivenbalanced malttropical notesherbal bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and dry finish with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully without becoming astringent. The aftertaste leaves pleasant citrus and pine impressions that encourage another sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
83
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 hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Ska Modus Hoperandi IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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