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Tröegs Perpetual IPA

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Dry-hopped perpetually — hence the name. Resinous pine and citrus hop character from a rotating blend of American hops, firm caramel malt and a long dry bitter finish. Tröegs' year-round statement that Pennsylvania can make world-class IPAs.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter85 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyresinouspiney
hoppy
resinous
piney
caramel
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose immediately strikes with resinous pine and bright citrus aromatics from the rotating hop blend, complemented by subtle floral and tropical notes.
also:clean,fruity,herbal,orange
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tröegs Perpetual IPA

◎ Appearance

Perpetual IPA pours a bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a crisp white head that demonstrates good retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating an inviting and appetizing presentation typical of quality American IPAs.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose immediately strikes with resinous pine and bright citrus aromatics from the rotating hop blend, complemented by subtle floral and tropical notes. Underlying caramel malt provides a bready sweetness that balances the assertive hop character without overwhelming it.

piney resincitrus-forwardfloraltropical

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and grapefruit flavors layered over a firm caramel malt foundation that provides medium body and subtle sweetness. The mid-palate showcases an intense, building bitterness with continued pine and resinous hop character that carries through with confident intensity.

citrusgrapefruitpineyintensely bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is characteristically dry and clean with a lingering resinous bitterness that provides excellent closure. The aftertaste remains crisp and hop-forward, leaving no residual sweetness—a hallmark of well-executed American IPA design.

drycleanlingering bitter
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
88
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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Food Pairing

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, bitter, resinous character as Tröegs Perpetual IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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