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Terrapin Hopsecutioner IPA

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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.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
piney
fruity
orange
Aroma
Assertive hop-forward nose dominated by the characteristic citrus and pine notes from the Centennial, Columbus, and Simcoe hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, dry character as Terrapin Hopsecutioner IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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