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Terrapin Hopsecutioner IPA

Terrapin Beer Co.
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 326 American IPAs in hopIQ

Terrapin's flagship IPA and Georgia's most celebrated hop bomb. Centennial, Columbus and Simcoe hops deliver citrus, pine and tropical fruit with a firm, dry finish. Hopsecutioner put Athens on the national craft beer map.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
dry
60%
tropical
60%
piney
60%
bitter
60%
fruity
30%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
orange
30%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Terrapin Hopsecutioner IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Terrapin Hopsecutioner IPA

Appearance

A brilliant golden amber with excellent clarity and bright, inviting color. The dense white head forms readily and persists well, indicating quality carbonation and proper conditioning. Excellent head retention demonstrates a well-balanced, properly crafted IPA.

golden amberbrilliant claritydense white headexcellent retention

Aroma

Assertive hop-forward nose dominated by the characteristic citrus and pine notes from the Centennial, Columbus, and Simcoe hop blend. Tropical fruit esters and subtle floral undertones emerge beneath the prominent resinous hop character. Clean malt backbone provides gentle support without dominating the vibrant aromatic profile.

citrus forwardpiney resintropical fruitfloral hop

Taste

Bold entry with immediate hop impact and bracing citrus character that evolves through grapefruit bitterness on the mid-palate. The medium body supports the aggressive 75 IBU bitterness without becoming cloying or one-dimensional. Well-integrated pine and tropical notes create complexity while maintaining the crisp, refreshing quality expected from a quality American IPA.

citrus-forwardpine bittergrapefruitcrisp medium-bodied

Finish

Exceptionally clean and dry finish with lingering resinous hop character that fades gracefully without astringency. The bitterness persists pleasantly through the aftertaste without overstaying its welcome, leaving a refreshing impression.

drycleanlingering resin
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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