't IJ IPA
Grapefruit and flowers lead the aroma, and the finish turns fruity and bitter with a pleasantly lingering aftertaste. This dark blonde India Pale Ale gets hops not only in the brew but also during maturation, which is where those aromas come from. 6.5% ABV, brewed with Amsterdam tap water, barley malt and hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for 't IJ IPA
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.
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About IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a 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 IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, hoppy, citrusy character as 't IJ IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.