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Vecchia Orsa IPA

Birrificio Vecchia Orsa
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🌍 Italy · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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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

Dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

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
piney
resinous
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Vecchia Orsa 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 Vecchia Orsa 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, 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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