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Uppercut IPA

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Boxing Bear's aggressive, hop-forward American IPA — an assortment of American hop varieties dry-hopped in for big citrus aromas and a punching bitter finish. 2015 NABA Bronze medalist. Uppercut is what Boxing Bear pours when someone asks for the beer that hits hardest — the beer that earned the brewery its name.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive American hop aromatics—bright grapefruit and orange peel dominate, layered with subtle pine and resin notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Uppercut IPA

◎ Appearance

Uppercut presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The white head builds to moderate height and clings to the glass with distinct lacing as you drink, a hallmark of proper conditioning and adequate protein content in the malt bill.

golden, clearwhite head lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive American hop aromatics—bright grapefruit and orange peel dominate, layered with subtle pine and resin notes. A clean, neutral malt base allows the hops to shine without interference, while the dry-hopping technique intensifies the citrus presence and delivers a characteristic fresh, grassy snap.

citrus, grapefruitpine, resindry-hopped intensity

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and immediately hop-forward, with citrus notes tracking cleanly across the palate. The mid-palate sustains dry, bitter qualities balanced by restrained malt sweetness, while the alcohol sits discreetly at 7.2% ABV. The finish builds toward a pronounced, lingering bitterness that defines the beer's character without becoming harsh.

bold hop bitternesscitrus throughoutdry palate

◑ Finish

Bitterness persists firmly into the aftertaste, marking Uppercut as a beer that makes no apology for its resinous, uncompromising nature. The dry conclusion invites another sip.

lingering bitternessdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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

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

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