hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

The Good IPA

Tap to rate

An IPA named for the only thing it needs to be. Blue Point's take on the American IPA leans juicy over piney — citrus zest and stone-fruit hop notes sit on a bready, biscuity malt platform. Not chasing any trend, not particularly loud about itself, just a well-drawn, all-day IPA. Which is, in fact, the good IPA.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
piney
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus zest—lemon and grapefruit peel—backed by stone-fruit esters that suggest ripe apricot and peach.
also:juicy,malty,floral
not found:caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Good IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and clings to the glass walls with good retention, leaving a tidy ring of foam as you drink.

pale goldencleardense headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus zest—lemon and grapefruit peel—backed by stone-fruit esters that suggest ripe apricot and peach. Beneath lies a gentle bready maltiness and a restrained floral hop character that avoids any harsh piney edge.

citrus zeststone fruitfloral hopsbready malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and juicy, with hop-forward citrus flavors unfolding across the mid-palate alongside subtle tropical notes. The biscuity malt base provides structure without heaviness; moderate bitterness builds steadily but remains balanced and refreshing rather than aggressive.

juicybalanced bitternesscitrus-forwardtropical notes

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering citrus and a gentle hop bite that fades cleanly. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, leaving no harsh residue.

dry finishclean faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with The Good IPA

More from Blue Point Brewing Company

Blue Point Hoptical Illusion
Blue Point Toasted Lager
Blue Point Toasted Lager
American Amber Lager
5.5% · 22 IBU
Find matches →
Blueberry Ale
Blueberry Ale
Fruit Beer
4.5% · 10 IBU
Find matches →

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, fruity character as The Good IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all American IPA beers in hopIQ →New to American IPA? Read our guide →Browse United States beers →