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13 Guns

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Resinous pine and soft tropical fruit lead this copper American IPA, which is intensely hoppy with malt flavour holding its own underneath. Five hops (Centennial, Citra, Chinook, Amarillo and Kohatu) sit on a grist of Maris, Crystal, Munich, Caramalt and rye. A November seasonal at 5.5% ABV, the strongest beer on Thwaites' current list.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinoushoppypiney
resinous
hoppy
piney
tropical
malty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive resinous pine and woody hop character, immediately followed by waves of soft tropical stone fruit—mango and apricot.
also:spicy hop,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 13 Guns

◎ Appearance

Bright copper hue with light orange undertones, clear and well-defined. The head builds with moderate density and settles to a persistent collar of fine lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is visible and steady, presenting an inviting visual presence.

copper-orangeclearpersistent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive resinous pine and woody hop character, immediately followed by waves of soft tropical stone fruit—mango and apricot. Beneath the hop-forward profile, gentle malt sweetness and spice notes emerge from the five-hop blend, while a subtle mineral quality keeps the overall impression fresh and balanced rather than heavy.

resinous pinetropical fruitherbal-spicemalt backbone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with the Centennial, Citra, and Amarillo hops delivering bright citrus and floral notes. Mid-palate brings a fuller malt presence—Crystal and Munich malts provide toffee and caramel depth—that anchors the intensity without cloying. The bitterness builds gradually through the finish, with resinous and slightly peppery hop notes (Chinook, Kohatu) maintaining control throughout.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesscaramel maltclean palate

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering resinous and piney hop character that gradually fades to a dry, slightly spicy aftertaste. The malt sweetness recedes cleanly, leaving a crisp and refreshing impression without astringency.

dry finishhoppy aftertasteclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

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