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Solstice IPA

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An ode to Alaska's 24-hour Arctic solstice — Citra-forward, aromatics of juicy grapefruit and ripe melon, bitterness dialed to the level that Alaska says is right. Untappd named it one of America's top twelve IPAs in 2021, and the brewery keeps stacking Alaska State Fair medals. Solid, sun-lit, unmistakable.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter68 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
juicy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant Citra hop character—juicy grapefruit zest and ripe cantaloupe melon dominate the foreground.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Solstice IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A dense, white head forms readily and maintains fine lacing along the glass as you drink. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively, inviting visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant Citra hop character—juicy grapefruit zest and ripe cantaloupe melon dominate the foreground. Subtle tropical stone fruit notes emerge beneath, balanced by a clean malt foundation that doesn't intrude. The aromatic profile is bright, citrus-forward, and unmistakably hop-driven.

grapefruit zestripe melontropical fruitclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and juicy, with grapefruit and orange citrus flavors developing immediately across the palate. Mid-palate remains bright and fruity, with gentle tropical notes and a moderate, well-calibrated bitterness that arrives without harshness. The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering hop bitterness and a mineral quality that keeps the profile refreshing.

citrus forwardjuicy mouthfeelbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists into a medium-length finish with a clean, dry aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or cloying notes remain—just a bright, mineral-edged hop signature that invites the next sip.

medium dry finishhop-driven aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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

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

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