Assertively bitter and dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
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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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Hop Stomper
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Hop Stomper
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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