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🌍 Spain · American IPA · One of 224 American IPAs in hopIQ

Smach's flagship IPA — bold, resinous, and unmistakably Cantabrian. At 7.1% and 73 IBUs it's one of the hoppiest beers produced in northern Spain. Praised by visitors as the best craft beer in Santander. Brewed without additives with a clean, dry finish and intense citrus and pine aromatics.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hop bitterness
100%
hoppy
100%
bitter
70%
citrus
63%
pine
55%
crisp
50%
grapefruit
45%
dry
38%
clean finish
35%
medium-bodied
30%
tropical
25%
floral
25%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Smach IPA

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

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