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Uppercut IPA

Boxing Bear Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 364 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Uppercut IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Uppercut IPA

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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