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Lightly floral, with citrus and pine up front and a subtle caramel sweetness underneath; the bitterness is medium-high at 60 IBU and lingers, the body medium. One of the beers Southern Tier opened with in 2003, this copper-colored 7.0% IPA is brewed with four malt varieties and triple-hopped on its way from tank to glass.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous 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
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
floral
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus and pine notes from the triple-hop bill, backed by a delicate floral quality that adds refinement.
also:clean
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright copper hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. Carbonation is lively, forming a steady stream of small bubbles that sustain the foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

copper-coloredcleargood head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and pine notes from the triple-hop bill, backed by a delicate floral quality that adds refinement. Beneath the hop character sits a subtle malty sweetness with hints of caramel, creating a balanced aromatic profile that neither dominates nor retreats.

citruspinefloral hopslight caramel

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with immediate citrus and piney hop flavors taking the forefront. The mid-palate reveals a gentle caramel sweetness from the four malt varieties, which provides counterpoint to the medium-high bitterness that builds steadily and persists into the finish without harshness.

hoppy and bittercitrus-forwardbalanced maltinessmedium-bodied

◑ Finish

The bitterness lingers through a dry, crisp finish with enduring pine and herbal notes. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with the hop character gradually fading to leave a pleasant mineral dryness.

lingering bitternessdry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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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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