First Cut
Mango, green pineapple and honey shape this IPA, a nod to the spring ritual in which hop growers trim the first shoots to strengthen the bines. Comet, Mosaic and Simcoe are the hops, on Crystal, Pilsner and Munich malts, with house ale yeast. 6.2% ABV and 45 IBU, a Brewery Only release brewed in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for First Cut
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 tropical, fruity, hoppy character as First Cut will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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