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SOMA DIPA

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SOMA's Imperial IPA — a full-bodied, smooth Double IPA packed with American and New Zealand hops. One of Spain's finest hop-focused beers. Intense tropical and citrus aromatics with a long, satisfying resinous finish.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
piney
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
Assertive hop-forward nose with pronounced tropical fruit notes — mango and passion fruit dominate the initial impression.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for SOMA DIPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright, vibrant hue. A dense, creamy white head forms readily and maintains robust lacing throughout the glass. The beer displays lively carbonation with fine bubbles rising steadily.

pale goldencrisp white headexcellent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Assertive hop-forward nose with pronounced tropical fruit notes — mango and passion fruit dominate the initial impression. Bright citrus character follows, with hints of grapefruit zest and orange peel. Underlying resinous and piney undertones add complexity and depth to the bouquet.

tropical fruitcitrus zestpiney resinNew Zealand hops

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with smooth malt backbone that balances the aggressive hop character. Mid-palate reveals layered tropical and citrus flavors, with pronounced bitterness that builds steadily without harshness. The resinous quality provides a dry, gripping sensation across the palate.

tropical, citrus forwardresinous bitternessfull bodysmooth malt base

◑ Finish

Long, satisfying finish dominated by lingering resinous and piney notes. Bitterness persists pleasantly, fading gradually into a dry, clean aftertaste with subtle orange character.

long resinous finishpersistent bitternessdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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 Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double 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 Double IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, resinous character as SOMA DIPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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