Merry Taj
Floral notes in the aroma give way to bright tropical fruit and citrus rind, finishing in a spicy, piney bitterness from Simcoe. Chinook, Centennial, Amarillo, Cascade and Simcoe make up the blend, and the name riffs on Meritage, the wine term for a blend, while nodding to the holiday season. 8.5% ABV.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Merry Taj
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 floral, piney, tropical character as Merry Taj will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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