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Hop Stomper

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The name refers to the old practice of stomping hops into bales. Australian pale and pilsner malt with Carapils keep the base light and leave room for four American hops: Mosaic, Simcoe, Citra and Cascade give pineapple, grapefruit and orange on the nose and a resinous pine note through the middle. The bitterness is firm and carries into a dry finish. American ale yeast, brewed year round.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2019
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2021
Perth Royal Beer Awards
Silver · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2020
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2021
The Indies
Silver · 2020
The Indies
Silver · 2020
Perth Royal Beer Awards
Winner · 2021
Vintage Cellars Best of Awards
IPA
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold — Perth Royal Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyresinouspiney
citrusy
resinous
piney
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—pineapple and grapefruit peel dominate, followed by a pronounced orange note.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Stomper

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a white head that shows crisp lacing on the glass. The carbonation is bright and persistent, giving an effervescent quality that draws the eye.

pale goldenbright carbonationclean head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—pineapple and grapefruit peel dominate, followed by a pronounced orange note. A resinous pine character emerges as the beer opens, adding an herbal counterpoint to the fruit-forward top notes.

pineapple, grapefruit, orangeresinous pineherbal

◐ Taste

The entry is clean and crisp, with citrus flavors mirroring the aroma. The mid-palate shows the resinous character gaining presence, building into a firm bitterness that is substantial but measured. Carapils and pale malt provide a light, dry foundation that lets the hop character occupy center stage.

citrus-forwardfirm bitternessdry malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness and resinous pine extending cleanly through the aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains—the beer closes with hop-driven precision.

dry finishpersistent hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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

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

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