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GFJ is an American IPA built on a unique blend of hops that delivers tropical aromas and flavors of grapefruit, passionfruit, tangerine and apricot. It weighs in at 7.5% ABV and 66 IBU. Sun King, the Indianapolis brewery of Dave Colt and Clay Robinson, pours it on draft in its taprooms and packages it in cans.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter66 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
orange
peach
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical and citrus notes, leading with grapefruit, passionfruit, and tangerine.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for GFJ

◎ Appearance

GFJ presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that holds its structure throughout the pour. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of bubbles that contribute to crisp visual appeal. The beer catches light with a luminous quality typical of well-executed American IPAs.

bright goldenclearpersistent foamlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical and citrus notes, leading with grapefruit, passionfruit, and tangerine. A secondary wave of stone fruit—apricot and peach—rounds out the bouquet, while subtle orange zest adds complexity. The Edelhopfen character is assertive without overwhelming the delicate balance between floral and fruity dimensions.

tropical fruitcitrus zestgrapefruitstone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors moving across the palate immediately. The mid-palate develops peachy, apricot notes alongside a measured bitterness that sits at 66 IBU—enough to frame the hops without dominating the fruit character. The finish remains refreshing, with lingering citrus notes that encourage the next sip.

citrus-drivenfruity mid-palatebalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and dry, with the tropical and citrus notes fading gracefully into a subtle hop bite. No cloying sweetness remains; instead, the beer leaves the palate refreshed and ready for continued enjoyment.

dry finishlingering citruscrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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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