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Vecchia Orsa IPA

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Vecchia Orsa's American IPA — a bold, assertive hoppy beer that placed fifth nationally in Slow Food Italy's beer rankings. Pale gold with a fluffy white head; the nose is decisively hoppy with citrus zest, pine resin and tropical undertones. The palate delivers a firm, clean bitterness over a lean malt base, with citrus and piney hop flavour running through to a dry, satisfying finish at 45 IBUs. A serious IPA from a brewery better known for its social mission than its hop-forward ambitions.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose is decidedly hoppy and assertive, leading with bright citrus zest and pine resin that dominate the profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vecchia Orsa IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a fluffy white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, supporting a persistent foam collar that gradually recedes to a thin ring.

pale goldfluffy white headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is decidedly hoppy and assertive, leading with bright citrus zest and pine resin that dominate the profile. Beneath these classical American hop notes lie subtle tropical undertones—stone fruit and floral elements—that add complexity without overwhelming the clean, fresh character.

hoppy and assertivecitrus zestpine resintropical notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, firm bitterness that is integrated rather than sharp, built on a lean malt foundation. Citrus and piney hop flavors persist through the mid-palate, supported by crisp carbonation that heightens the sense of freshness and refinement.

firm bitternesslean malt basecitrus-pineycrisp and clean

◑ Finish

A dry, satisfying finish with lingering hop bitterness that fades gradually without astringency. The aftertaste leaves a pleasant resinous echo and a refreshed palate.

dry finishlingering bitternessresinous echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
78
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

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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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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

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