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Rt. 113 IPA

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A citrusy brightness opens, earthy undertones follow, and a lingering bitterness closes this 7.0% IPA, built on two-row barley, crystal and Carafa malts. Sly Fox calls it complex and aromatic, a love letter to the untamed spirit of classic IPAs, the kind of beer that reminds you why you fell for craft beer in the first place.

ABV
7%
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
citrusyearthyhoppy
citrusy
earthy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with distinct citrus notes—grapefruit zest and orange peel—followed by a grounded earthiness that prevents the composition from becoming one-dimensional.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rt. 113 IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-amber body with excellent clarity and fine carbonation delivers visual immediacy. The dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with deliberate persistence, laying a fine lacing on the walls with each sip.

golden-amberfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct citrus notes—grapefruit zest and orange peel—followed by a grounded earthiness that prevents the composition from becoming one-dimensional. Underlying malt sweetness, built from two-row, crystal, and Carafa malts, frames the hop character without dominating, creating a balanced and inviting first impression.

bright citrusearthy undertonesclean malt foundation

◐ Taste

Citrus brightness dominates the entry, supported by crisp malt backbone that anchors the profile. The mid-palate builds steadily into a pronounced, lingering bitterness—clean and resinous—that persists into the finish without becoming harsh or overwrought.

citrus-forwardclean bitternessmalt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish carries the bitterness forward into a long, satisfying drying effect. A subtle earthiness and faint malt sweetness trail behind, leaving the palate crisp and ready for the next sip.

lingering bitternessdry and crisp
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
83
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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