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Soul Tone IPA

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Vibrant citrus and aromatic berry come from a mix of Ekuanot, Simcoe and Amarillo hops in this dynamic west coast style IPA. The twist is the strength: just 2.5% ABV, so all of the taste arrives with less of the tilt. A year-round beer from Sly Fox, the family-run Pennsylvania brewery that opened in 1995.

ABV
2.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyberryhoppy
citrusy
berry
hoppy
fruity
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—bright lemon zest and grapefruit pith—lifted by the characteristic floral and herbal signature of Simcoe and Ekuanot hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Soul Tone IPA

◎ Appearance

Soul Tone presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head forms with modest density and maintains a delicate ring of lacing around the glass as it settles. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating visible streams of fine bubbles that convey freshness and vitality.

pale goldenbright claritycrisp carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—bright lemon zest and grapefruit pith—lifted by the characteristic floral and herbal signature of Simcoe and Ekuanot hops. Berry undertones emerge in the mid-range, adding subtle stone-fruit complexity without overshadowing the hop-driven profile. The low alcohol allows these aromatic layers to breathe with clarity, creating an inviting and clean bouquet.

citrus zestfloral hopstone fruitclean, aromatic

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with citrus and berry flavors developing immediately across the palate. Mid-palate shows a balanced interplay of tangerine and berry character, supported by subtle piney notes and a dry, cleanly bitter finish that doesn't overwhelm. The 60 IBU provides assertive hop bitterness without harshness, while the restrained 2.5% ABV ensures the beer feels refreshing rather than heavy.

zesty entryberry and citrusdry, balancedcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and a gentle piney bitterness that fades gracefully. Aftertaste remains refreshing and light, leaving the palate ready for another sip without any cloying residue.

dry aftertastecitrus lingerrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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 West Coast IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast 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 West Coast IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, berry, hoppy character as Soul Tone IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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