Susan
Dank and tropical fruit mark this Vermont IPA, brewed with hops from the Yakima Valley and Riwaka hops from New Zealand, with the house ale yeast and kept in stainless steel, at 6%. Susan (1891–1976) was the grandfather's sister, and the beer carries her name in the Ancestral series.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Susan
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.
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 tropical, dank, hoppy character as Susan will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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