Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Surly Furious IPA
◎ Appearance
Surly Furious presents a bright golden-amber hue characteristic of West Coast IPAs, with excellent clarity and vibrant transparency. A dense, white head forms upon pour with good retention, topped by tight carbonation that creates an appetizing visual presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose is immediately assertive with prominent pine and citrus hop character that commands attention. Resinous, herbal notes dominate with subtle grapefruit zest and a touch of clean malt backbone providing balance without sweetness.
◐ Taste
Entry delivers bold hop bitterness that builds throughout the palate with intense pine and grapefruit flavors. Mid-palate showcases crisp, resinous hop character balanced by a full-bodied malt foundation, leading to an aggressive, dry finish with substantial lingering bitterness.
◑ Finish
The finish is exceptionally dry with lingering resinous bitterness that persists long after swallowing. Clean aftertaste with sustained hop character makes this a quintessential assertive IPA experience.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Surly Furious IPA
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 Surly Furious IPA
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 hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Surly Furious IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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