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Graffiti Highway IPA

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Juicy citrus, tropical fruit and mixed berry lead, backed by mild bitterness. Chinook, El Dorado, Lotus and Mosaic hops meet pale malt, Pilsner malt and wheat, and London 3 yeast ferments it to a hazy gold with fruit-forward flavors. Graffiti Highway IPA is a year-round beer at 6.0% ABV, brewed in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
juicy
berry
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes—orange zest, pineapple, and stone fruit blend seamlessly.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Graffiti Highway IPA

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden in color with a luminous quality that catches light pleasantly. The head forms with moderate density and demonstrates solid retention, building fine lacing as the beer settles. Fine, consistent carbonation supports a soft, inviting visual presence.

golden, hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes—orange zest, pineapple, and stone fruit blend seamlessly. A subtle mixed berry undertone supports the fruit-forward profile, while restrained floral and herbal notes from the Mosaic and Lotus hops add complexity without overshadowing the primary aromas. Clean yeast character keeps the nose open and inviting.

citrus, tropicalberry undertonefloral herbsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and fruity, with a burst of citrus and tropical character that feels substantial despite the moderate alcohol. Mid-palate shows balanced malt sweetness from the pale and Pilsner malz base, providing body without heaviness. The bitterness (60 IBU) arrives measured and integrated, finishing clean rather than aggressive or lingering harshly.

juicy citrustropical fruit forwardbalanced maltintegrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the hoppy bitterness fading smoothly into a clean, dry aftertaste. A subtle citrus echo remains briefly before the beer settles into a dry, neutral close.

crisp, drylingering citrus
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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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.

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